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Iamgold

Iamgold Corporation, commonly referred to as Iamgold, is a prominent gold mining company headquartered in Canada. Established in 1990, the company has developed a strong presence in key operational regions, including West Africa and North America. Iamgold is primarily engaged in the exploration, development, and production of gold, with a focus on sustainable mining practices. The company’s core offerings include gold production and exploration services, distinguished by its commitment to responsible mining and community engagement. Iamgold has achieved notable milestones, including the successful operation of several mines and a robust portfolio of development projects. With a solid market position, Iamgold continues to be recognised for its operational excellence and dedication to environmental stewardship in the mining industry.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21

Industry Benchmark

Iamgold's score of 23 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Iamgold's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Iamgold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 440,296,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 439,243,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,053,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, particularly from 2022, where total emissions were about 639,033,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Iamgold's emissions were approximately 648,678,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 648,089,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 589,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions data across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, with Scope 3 emissions in 2021 reaching approximately 39,121,000 kg CO2e. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their recent reports, Iamgold continues to monitor and disclose its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The company operates within the mining sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental footprint, highlighting the importance of effective climate strategies in the industry.

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Scope 1
158,700,900
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
-
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
3,621,360
0,000,000
000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Iamgold's primary industry is Precious metal ores and concentrates, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Iamgold is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Iamgold is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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