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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In 2024, OceanaGold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 184,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 115,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), resulting in a combined total of around 300,000,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. In 2023, the company’s emissions were slightly higher, with Scope 1 at about 190,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 122,000,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of around 312,000,000 kg CO2e. OceanaGold has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 2020 levels by 2030, as well as a similar 30% reduction for Scope 2 emissions over the same timeframe. Furthermore, OceanaGold has established a long-term goal to achieve net zero operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2050. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from OceanaGold Corporation, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. This commitment to reducing carbon emissions aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to climate change mitigation.
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 212,186,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 35,885,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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