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 reported carbon emissions
OceanaGold, headquartered in New Zealand, reported its carbon emissions data for 2022, with total emissions of approximately 376,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions across Scope 1 and Scope 2, with no data available for Scope 3 emissions in that year. In 2021, OceanaGold's emissions were about 177,515,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 55,358,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a significant focus on managing direct and indirect emissions. Over the years, OceanaGold has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with 2020 recording a total of about 150,778,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 81,032,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside 99,111,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. The company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, which may limit its strategic approach to addressing climate change. Despite the absence of formal reduction initiatives or targets, OceanaGold continues to monitor its emissions and report transparently, reflecting an awareness of its environmental impact. The mining industry faces increasing pressure to reduce carbon footprints, and OceanaGold's ongoing emissions reporting is a step towards aligning with broader industry standards for sustainability and climate responsibility.
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| 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 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.
