OceanaGold Sustainability Profile
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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, OceanaGold, headquartered in New Zealand, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 300 million kg CO2e. This figure includes 184 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 115 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, OceanaGold targets a 30% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 2020 levels by 2030, alongside a similar 30% reduction for Scope 2 emissions. In previous years, OceanaGold's emissions were as follows: in 2023, total emissions were approximately 312 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 190 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 122 million kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions reached about 316 million kg CO2e, comprising 196 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 120 million kg CO2e from Scope 2. OceanaGold's long-term goal is to achieve net zero operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2050. The company’s climate initiatives reflect a commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact in the mining sector.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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OceanaGold's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
OceanaGold has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
