Polyus
Polyus Gold International Limited, commonly known as Polyus, is a leading gold producer headquartered in Russia. Established in 1994, the company has grown to become one of the largest gold mining enterprises in the world, with significant operations in the Siberian region, particularly in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Polyus is primarily engaged in the exploration, extraction, and production of gold, offering a range of high-quality gold products. The company is renowned for its advanced mining technologies and sustainable practices, which set it apart in the competitive mining industry. With a strong market position, Polyus has achieved notable milestones, including substantial increases in production capacity and reserves, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the global gold market.
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Polyus's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Polyus reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,327,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 79,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,755,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a combined total of about 4,161,000,000 kg CO2e. The emissions from mobile combustion within Scope 1 accounted for approximately 862,000,000 kg CO2e, while purchased electricity and heat in Scope 2 contributed about 72,000,000 kg CO2e and 7,000,000 kg CO2e, respectively. Polyus has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 15% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2020, relative to 2015 levels. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to mitigating its environmental impact. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate commitments. As of 2023, Polyus continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency in the mining sector.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,950,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,220,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Polyus 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.
