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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In 2023, Iamgold reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 483,348,000 kg CO2e. This marked a decrease from 2022, where combined Scope 1 and 2 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. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for 2023. In 2021, Iamgold's emissions included approximately 64,808,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 161,680 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 39,121,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, totalling around 104,090,680 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of SBTi reduction targets or documented reduction initiatives. Iamgold's headquarters is located in Canada (CA), and it operates with a commitment to sustainability, although specific climate pledges or reduction targets have not been established. The emissions data is sourced directly from IAMGOLD Corporation without any cascaded information from a parent or related organization.
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| 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 | - |
| Scope 3 | 5,398,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
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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.
