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Nord Gold plc, commonly referred to as Nordgold, is a prominent player in the precious metals industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2002, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including West Africa, Russia, and Kazakhstan, focusing primarily on gold production.
With a commitment to sustainable mining practices, Nordgold offers a diverse portfolio of high-quality gold products, setting itself apart through innovative extraction techniques and a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful development of several major gold mines, which have solidified its position as a leading gold producer.
Recognised for its operational excellence, Nordgold continues to enhance its market position through strategic investments and a dedication to responsible mining, making it a noteworthy entity in the global precious metals sector.
14
DitchCarbon score
0 vs industry average
Nord Gold plc’s score of 14 is lower than 46% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Precious Metal Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.843
20182025
The Precious Metal Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2023
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
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Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Nord Gold plc's reported carbon emissions
Nord Gold plc, a UK-headquartered precious metals company, reported its Scope 1 emissions for 2020 as approximately 1.04 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions as approximately 124 million kg CO2e. The company did not report Scope 3 emissions for 2020. Nord Gold plc aims for a 3% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity by 2023, based on a 2020 baseline of 0.0226 tonnes CO2e per tonne of ore processed. Additionally, the company has set an absolute reduction target to mitigate Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 30% of its 2020 baseline from currently operating mines by 2030, on a "business-as-usual" basis.
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Nord Gold plc’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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