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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How does Polyus Gold International Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Polyus Gold International Limited's score of 13 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Polyus Gold International Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Polyus Gold International Limited reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 1,080,803,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 550,149,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 122,798,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reached about 1,630,952,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Polyus Gold International Limited. The company has not reported any initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate frameworks, indicating a potential area for future commitment and improvement in their climate strategy. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are directly attributed to Polyus Gold International Limited. The company operates within the gold mining sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of establishing clear climate commitments and reduction strategies moving forward.
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| 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,080,803,000 |
| Scope 2 | 550,149,000 |
| Scope 3 | 122,798,000 |
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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.
