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Osisko

Osisko Mining Inc., a prominent player in the Canadian mining sector, is headquartered in Canada and primarily operates in the Abitibi region of Quebec. Founded in 2003, Osisko has established itself as a leader in gold exploration and development, with a focus on sustainable practices and community engagement. The company is renowned for its flagship project, the Windfall gold deposit, which showcases its commitment to innovative mining techniques and environmental stewardship. Osisko's strategic approach has garnered significant attention, positioning it as a key contributor to the Canadian mining landscape. With a strong emphasis on resource development and exploration, Osisko Mining continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted name in the industry.

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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Gas/Diesel Oil industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Osisko's score of 28 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Osisko's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Osisko reported total carbon emissions of approximately 290,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions accounting for about 25,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 265,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the majority of Scope 3 emissions stemmed from business travel, which contributed about 254,000 kg CO2e, while employee commuting added around 11,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Osisko's total emissions were significantly higher at approximately 30,588,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 27,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 30,588,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by investments. In 2021, the company reported approximately 29,834,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, with no Scope 1 emissions recorded in any of the years. Despite these figures, Osisko has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the industry context. Overall, Osisko's emissions data highlights a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, particularly from business travel, indicating potential areas for future sustainability efforts.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Osisko's primary industry is Gas/Diesel Oil, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Osisko is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Osisko 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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