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.
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.
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Nord Gold plc's score of 13 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2020, Nord Gold plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,041,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 124,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company’s carbon intensity for Scope 1 emissions was about 22.5 kg CO2e per tonne of ore processed. Despite these figures, there are currently no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Nord Gold plc. The absence of specific initiatives or commitments indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. As the mining industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, Nord Gold's future climate commitments will be crucial in aligning with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
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Scope 1 | 1,041,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 124,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - |
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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.