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Mcewen Mining

Mcewen Mining Inc., often referred to simply as Mcewen Mining, is a prominent player in the mining industry, headquartered in California, USA. Founded in 2002, the company has established itself as a leader in gold and silver production, with significant operations in North and South America, particularly in Nevada and Argentina. Mcewen Mining is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative exploration techniques. The company focuses on high-grade precious metal projects, offering unique investment opportunities through its diverse portfolio of assets. Notable achievements include the development of the Gold Bar Mine in Nevada and the acquisition of the Los Azules copper project in Argentina, positioning Mcewen Mining as a competitive force in the global mining sector. With a strong emphasis on shareholder value and responsible resource management, Mcewen Mining continues to make strides in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Mcewen Mining's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

15

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Mcewen Mining's score of 15 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mcewen Mining's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, McEwen Mining reported carbon emissions of approximately 12,350,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions. This represents a significant increase compared to 2021, when the company recorded about 13,850,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions. The data for 2022 is not available, indicating a lack of reported emissions for that year. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives, McEwen Mining's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its emissions reporting. The company has not disclosed any Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions data, nor has it set any formal reduction targets or climate pledges. As a mining company headquartered in Canada, McEwen Mining operates in an industry that is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, particularly regarding greenhouse gas emissions. The absence of a structured climate commitment or reduction strategy may pose challenges as stakeholders demand greater accountability and action towards sustainability.

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Scope 1
2,555,860
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Scope 2
1,996,930
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mcewen Mining's primary industry is Precious metals, 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 Mcewen Mining is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Mcewen Mining 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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