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Nord Gold plc

Nord Gold plc, commonly referred to as Nordgold, is a prominent gold mining company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2002, the company has developed a strong operational presence across several key regions, including West Africa, Russia, and Kazakhstan. Specialising in the exploration, extraction, and production of gold, Nordgold is recognised for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies. With a diverse portfolio of assets, Nordgold operates multiple mines and projects, delivering high-quality gold products that meet rigorous industry standards. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a robust market position as one of the leading gold producers globally. Nordgold's focus on operational excellence and responsible resource management sets it apart in the competitive mining sector, making it a noteworthy player in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nord Gold plc'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.

8

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

Nord Gold plc's score of 8 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nord Gold plc's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Nord Gold plc reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 1,041,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 124,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a carbon intensity of 22.5 kg CO2e per tonne of ore processed in 2020. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by the company. As a major player in the mining industry, Nord Gold is positioned to enhance its sustainability efforts and address climate change challenges effectively.

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2020
Scope 1
1,041,000,000
Scope 2
124,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nord Gold plc's primary industry is Precious metals, which is high 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. Nord Gold plc is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Nord Gold plc 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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