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Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (KL Gold) was a prominent Canadian-based senior gold producer, highly regarded for its high-quality, high-grade gold assets. Headquartered in Canada, the company maintained significant mining operations across North America and Australia, particularly within the prolific Abitibi Greenstone Belt and the Victorian Goldfields.
Specialising in gold exploration, development, and production within the precious metals industry, Kirkland Lake Gold focused on optimising low-cost, high-margin operations. Its core products stemmed from flagship mines such as Macassa and Detour Lake in Ontario, Canada, and the exceptionally high-grade Fosterville mine in Australia.
This strategic approach established Kirkland Lake Gold as a leading global gold miner, renowned for its efficient production and strong financial performance. The company’s significant market position continued until its merger with Agnico Eagle Mines Limited.
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Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.’s score of 11 is lower than 42% 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
Very High
Precious Metal Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.843
20182025
The Precious Metal Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2023
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions
Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd., headquartered in Canada, reported approximately 438,436,000 kg CO2e (438,436 tonnes CO2e) in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for 2020. This included approximately 279,227,000 kg CO2e (279,227 tonnes CO2e) from Scope 1 and around 159,208,000 kg CO2e (159,208 tonnes CO2e) from Scope 2. In 2018, the company's combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 174,849,000 kg CO2e (174,849 tonnes CO2e), with around 51,410,000 kg CO2e (51,410 tonnes CO2e) from Scope 1 and approximately 123,439,000 kg CO2e (123,439 tonnes CO2e) from Scope 2. The company has disclosed Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions but has not yet disclosed Scope 3 emissions. Emissions data for Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. is sourced from the organisation itself. While there are no specific reduction targets available, the company's CDP disclosure information is cascaded from Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, indicating a broader corporate family approach to climate reporting.
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Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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