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Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.

Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd., a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in Canada and operates primarily in the prolific gold mining regions of Ontario and Australia. Founded in 1988, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful acquisition of high-grade assets that bolster its market position. Specialising in the exploration, development, and production of gold, Kirkland Lake Gold is renowned for its unique approach to mining, focusing on high-quality, low-cost operations. The company’s flagship assets, such as the Macassa and Fosterville mines, are celebrated for their exceptional ore grades and operational efficiency. With a commitment to sustainable practices and community engagement, Kirkland Lake Gold continues to solidify its reputation as a leader in the global gold market.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Production 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.'s score of 19 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 262,305,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 246,942,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 15,363,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a significant increase from 2019, when the company emitted about 11,421,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 8,362,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 3,059,000 kg CO2e. In 2018, their total emissions were about 438,436,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 279,227,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 159,208,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives related to their carbon emissions. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data indicates a potential area for future reporting and commitment. The company operates within the mining sector, which is increasingly under pressure to enhance sustainability practices and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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159,208,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.'s primary industry is Precious metals, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. 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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