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.
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 16 is lower than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reached about 1,630,952,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for Polyus Gold International Limited. The absence of initiatives such as Science-Based Targets (SBTi) or other formal commitments suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing a structured climate strategy. As a major player in the gold mining industry, Polyus Gold's emissions data reflects the broader challenges faced by the sector in addressing climate change. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that it operates independently in its reporting and climate commitments.
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| 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,080,803,000 |
| Scope 2 | 550,149,000 |
| Scope 3 | 122,798,000 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Polyus Gold International Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

