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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Mcewen Mining's score of 13 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 marks a significant increase compared to previous years, where emissions were approximately 2,973,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 14,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 4,582,300 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scope 1, but there is no reported data for Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions in 2023. Mcewen Mining has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they joined any formal climate pledges. The absence of reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. The company operates in a sector that is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of establishing clear and actionable climate commitments moving forward.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,705,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 3,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Mcewen Mining is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
