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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Iamgold's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Iamgold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 440,296,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 439,243,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 1,052,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 639,033,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 638,412,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 622,000 kg CO2e. Iamgold has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for 2023, but in 2021, they reported approximately 39,121,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. The company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 in 2023 was reported at about 870.0 kg CO2e per ounce of production. This is a slight increase from the previous year's intensity of approximately 800.0 kg CO2e per ounce, reflecting the challenges in reducing emissions while maintaining production levels. Overall, Iamgold's emissions data shows a trend of significant reductions in absolute emissions, particularly in Scope 1, while the company continues to navigate the complexities of climate commitments and emissions management.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 158,700,900 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| 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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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.
