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Uzhuralzoloto OJSC

Uzhuralzoloto OJSC, a prominent player in the gold mining industry, is headquartered in Russia and operates primarily in the Ural region. Founded in 1992, the company has established itself as a leader in gold extraction and processing, with a focus on sustainable practices and innovative technologies. Uzhuralzoloto is renowned for its high-quality gold products, which are distinguished by their purity and reliability. With a robust portfolio that includes both mining and refining operations, Uzhuralzoloto OJSC has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as one of the largest gold producers in Russia. The company’s commitment to excellence and environmental stewardship has garnered it a strong reputation in the market, making it a key player in the global gold supply chain.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Uzhuralzoloto OJSC'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.

8

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.

7

Industry Benchmark

Uzhuralzoloto OJSC's score of 8 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Uzhuralzoloto OJSC's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Uzhuralzoloto OJSC reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 691,430,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 206,379,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 248,502,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This data highlights the company's substantial impact across all three scopes of emissions, with Scope 3 emissions primarily driven by purchased goods and services, amounting to about 454,881,000 kg CO2e. Despite the detailed emissions reporting, Uzhuralzoloto OJSC has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at mitigating their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced commitment to climate action within the industry context. As the company continues to operate, it will be crucial for them to establish clear climate commitments to align with global sustainability goals.

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2019
Scope 1
69,143,000
Scope 2
206,379,000
Scope 3
248,502,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Uzhuralzoloto OJSC's primary industry is Precious metals, which is high 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. Uzhuralzoloto OJSC is headquartered in RU, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

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.

Uzhuralzoloto OJSC is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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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