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 439,243,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,052,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of about 440,296,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, where emissions were approximately 638,412,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 622,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of about 639,033,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which limits the overall understanding of its full carbon footprint. Iamgold has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Iamgold's emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 in 2023 was reported at 870.0 kg CO2e per ounce, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage and reduce its carbon impact. The company operates from its headquarters in Canada and continues to navigate the complexities of climate commitments within the mining industry.
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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.
