Orezone Gold Corporation, commonly referred to as Orezone, is a prominent player in the precious metals industry, specialising in gold exploration and development. Headquartered in Canada, the company operates primarily within West Africa, focusing on advancing its flagship projects in the region. Since its founding in 2004, Orezone has achieved significant milestones, including the development of the Bomboré gold project in Burkina Faso, which is recognised for its substantial resource base and potential for long-term production.
With a strong emphasis on responsible mining and innovative extraction techniques, Orezone distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainable growth and operational excellence. Its strategic positioning within the gold sector has earned it a notable reputation among investors and industry peers, making it a key contributor to the global precious metals market.
-3 vs industry average
Orezone Gold Corporation’s score of 11 is lower than 42% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Precious Metal Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Precious Metal Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Reported emissions
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Orezone Gold Corporation's reported carbon emissions
Orezone Gold Corporation, headquartered in CA and operating within the precious metals industry, has established significant climate commitments, although specific absolute emissions figures for recent years are not yet publicly disclosed. The company's latest available data indicates a focus on emissions intensity reductions.
For 2024, Orezone Gold Corporation has disclosed production-based emission factors, including 0.0001424 kg CO2e per USD of revenue for Scope 1, and 1.43 kg CO2e per tonne of ore excavated for Scope 1. The company's climate strategy includes ambitious reduction targets. Orezone Gold Corporation aims to achieve Net Zero for its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2040, using a 2021 baseline. Furthermore, it has set a near-term target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions per tonne of excavated ore by 45% by 2030, also from a 2021 baseline. These targets are derived from a document and are not reported as cascaded from a parent organisation.
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Orezone Gold Corporation’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
45% reduction in Scope 1
Kenmare aims to reduce GHG emissions per tonne of excavated ore by 45% by 2030.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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