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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.

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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.

16

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 16 is higher than 73% 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 total carbon emissions of approximately 499,317,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,260,200 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 86,282,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 2,107,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions intensity by 3% by 2023, building on its 2020 performance of 0.0226 tonnes CO2 per tonne of ore processed. This commitment reflects Nord Gold's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across its operations. As part of its sustainability strategy, Nord Gold is focused on improving its emissions management and enhancing operational efficiency, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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20192020
Scope 1
246,600
0,000,000
Scope 2
68,124,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
1,535,000
0,000,000

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 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 Nord Gold plc is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 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
Reduction Actions

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