Polyus Gold International Limited
Polyus Gold International Limited, commonly referred to as Polyus Gold, is a leading gold mining company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2006, the company has rapidly expanded its operations, primarily focusing on gold extraction and production in Russia, where it holds significant mining assets. Polyus Gold is renowned for its high-quality gold products, leveraging advanced technologies and sustainable practices to enhance efficiency and minimise environmental impact. The company has achieved notable milestones, including becoming one of the largest gold producers in Russia, which solidifies its strong market position. With a commitment to innovation and responsible mining, Polyus Gold continues to set industry standards while contributing to the global gold supply chain.
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Polyus Gold International Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Polyus Gold International Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,798,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,334,000,000 kg CO2e, which comprise mobile combustion (approximately 867,000,000 kg CO2e), process emissions (about 36,300,000 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (around 355,000,000 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (approximately 68,300,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions were reported at about 745,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 1,464,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (around 1,135,000,000 kg CO2e). Despite the substantial emissions figures, Polyus Gold International Limited has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi commitments. The company operates independently without cascading emissions data from a parent organization, ensuring that its reported figures reflect its own operational impact. Overall, while Polyus Gold International Limited's emissions are significant, the lack of defined climate commitments highlights an area for potential improvement in their sustainability strategy.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 954,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 614,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 169,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Polyus Gold International Limited 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.
