Wesdome Sustainability Profile
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd., commonly referred to as Wesdome, is a prominent player in the Canadian mining industry, headquartered in Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1975, the company has established itself as a leader in gold exploration and production, primarily operating in the prolific gold mining regions of Ontario and Quebec. Wesdome is renowned for its high-grade gold deposits, particularly at its flagship Eagle River Complex and the Kiena Mine, which have contributed significantly to its reputation for operational excellence. The company’s commitment to sustainable mining practices and community engagement sets it apart in the industry. With a strong focus on resource expansion and innovative mining techniques, Wesdome continues to solidify its market position, achieving notable milestones in production and exploration.
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Wesdome's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Wesdome reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,023,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 13,481,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 3,542,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks an increase from 2023, when total emissions were about 15,094,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 12,303,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 2,791,000 kg CO2e. Wesdome's emissions data for Canada in 2023 indicated total emissions of about 19,267,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 16,412,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 2,855,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the Canadian emissions were about 20,982,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 18,665,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 2,317,000 kg CO2e. Wesdome is actively developing a Company-wide Climate Change Standard, expected to be finalised in 2025, which aims to address both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. While specific reduction targets have not been disclosed, the initiative reflects a commitment to enhancing their climate strategy. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all figures are sourced directly from Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,165,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,689,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Wesdome's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Wesdome 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.
