Lundin Gold Inc., a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in Canada and primarily operates in Ecuador, where it focuses on gold exploration and production. Founded in 2016, the company has quickly established itself as a leader in the sector, particularly with its flagship asset, the Fruta del Norte gold mine, which commenced production in late 2019. Lundin Gold is dedicated to sustainable mining practices, emphasising environmental stewardship and community engagement. Its commitment to high-quality gold production sets it apart in a competitive market, contributing to its strong position within the industry. With a focus on operational excellence and strategic growth, Lundin Gold continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a responsible and innovative mining company.
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In 2023, Lundin Gold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 159,953,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 159,953,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 27,909,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled about 12,252,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached approximately 40,161,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 166,742,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 24,024,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 5,576,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight decrease in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Lundin Gold has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. The company continues to disclose its emissions across all three scopes, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 5,537,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 194,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 666,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Lundin 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.