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Kinross Gold

Kinross Gold Corporation, commonly referred to as Kinross Gold, is a prominent player in the global mining industry, headquartered in Canada. Founded in 1993, the company has established itself as a leader in gold production, with significant operations in regions such as North America, South America, and West Africa. Specialising in the exploration, acquisition, and operation of gold mines, Kinross Gold is known for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation. The company’s core offerings include gold and silver production, with a focus on high-quality assets that enhance its market position. Notable achievements include a strong track record of operational excellence and a commitment to responsible mining, which sets Kinross apart in a competitive landscape.

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37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

Kinross Gold's score of 37 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kinross Gold's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kinross Gold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,391,248,000 kg CO2e, comprising 29,165,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 373,597,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,260,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to transparency in their climate impact, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In previous years, Kinross Gold's emissions have shown variability. For instance, in 2022, the company emitted about 3,725,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,038,791,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 410,037,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,238,538,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other frameworks, indicating a potential area for future development in their climate strategy. Kinross Gold's emissions intensity metrics reveal a focus on improving efficiency, with reported GHG emissions intensity of approximately 20.77 kg CO2e per ounce of gold produced in 2023. The company continues to engage in sustainability practices, although further details on specific initiatives or commitments to reduce emissions are not available.

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Scope 2
614,000,000
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Scope 3
169,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kinross Gold's primary industry is Precious metal ores and concentrates, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Kinross Gold is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kinross Gold 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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