OceanaGold
OceanaGold Corporation, commonly referred to as OceanaGold, is a prominent mining company headquartered in New Zealand. Established in 1989, the company has developed a strong presence in the gold and copper mining industry, with major operations in New Zealand, the Philippines, and the United States. OceanaGold is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and responsible resource management, producing high-quality gold and copper products. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful development of the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand, which are recognised for their operational excellence. With a focus on innovation and environmental stewardship, OceanaGold has positioned itself as a leader in the mining sector, earning accolades for its contributions to local communities and the economy.
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OceanaGold's score of 11 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
OceanaGold's reported carbon emissions
OceanaGold, headquartered in New Zealand, reported its carbon emissions data for the year 2022, with total emissions amounting to approximately 376,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions primarily from Scope 1 and Scope 2, with no specific data available for Scope 3 emissions in 2022. In previous years, OceanaGold's emissions have varied significantly. For instance, in 2021, the total emissions were about 177,132,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 56,359,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company experienced a notable decrease in emissions from 2020, where total emissions were reported at 150,547,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 95,191,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside 99,111,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Despite these figures, OceanaGold has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. The company continues to operate within the mining sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, particularly regarding carbon emissions.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 169,945,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 36,361,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | - |
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OceanaGold is committed to some 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.
