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Kinross Gold Corporation, a prominent player in the precious metal ores and concentrates industry, is headquartered in Canada. Founded in 1993, the company has established itself as a leading gold mining firm with significant operations in regions such as North America, South America, and West Africa.
Kinross is renowned for its high-quality gold production, focusing on sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies that enhance efficiency. The company’s commitment to responsible mining has earned it a strong market position, with notable achievements including a robust portfolio of mines and a reputation for operational excellence.
With a diverse range of core products and services centred around gold extraction and processing, Kinross Gold continues to set industry standards while contributing to local economies and communities.
48
DitchCarbon score
+26 vs industry average
Kinross Gold’s score of 48 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Precious Metal Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.443
20182025
The Precious Metal Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 41% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Kinross Gold's reported carbon emissions
Kinross Gold, a Canadian-headquartered company in the Precious metal ores and concentrates industry, reported total emissions of approximately 2.64 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This included about 1.05 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 414 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1.17 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, total emissions were approximately 3.27 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 1.08 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 391 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 1.80 billion kg CO2e. For 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 2.65 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 1.02 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, 374 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1.26 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Kinross Gold has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company aims to reduce the intensity of its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030, using an adjusted 2021 baseline.
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Kinross Gold’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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