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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.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Production 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

Polyus Gold International Limited's score of 13 is higher than 82% 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 total carbon emissions of approximately 1,080,803,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,080,803,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily stem from mobile combustion, and 550,149,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were recorded at approximately 122,798,000 kg CO2e, largely from purchased goods and services. Over the years, Polyus has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2019, the company emitted about 1,100,106,000 kg CO2e in total, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,100,106,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 512,175,000 kg CO2e. In 2018, total emissions were approximately 1,057,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,057,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 584,000,000 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 committed to specific science-based targets or other reduction initiatives, indicating a potential area for improvement in its climate strategy. As the mining industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding environmental impacts, Polyus may need to enhance its commitments to align with global climate goals.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Polyus Gold International Limited's primary industry is Precious metals, which is medium 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 Polyus Gold International Limited is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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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