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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Iamgold's score of 21 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Iamgold's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Iamgold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 440,296,000 kg CO2e, comprising 439,243,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 1,052,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their climate impact, although no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been disclosed. In previous years, Iamgold's emissions have shown fluctuations, with 2022 emissions recorded at about 639,033,000 kg CO2e, indicating a potential decrease in emissions in 2023. The company has consistently reported emissions across all three scopes, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at 648,089,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets or climate pledges, Iamgold's ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions align with industry standards for climate accountability. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, with reported values of 870 kg CO2e per ounce for both 2023 and 2022, suggesting a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and reducing carbon footprints over time.
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Get Started| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 512,587,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 982,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,398,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Iamgold is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
