Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd., commonly referred to as Wesdome, is a prominent player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, with its headquarters located in Canada. Founded in 1983, the company has established itself in the mining and quarrying industry, focusing on the extraction of salt and other mineral products not elsewhere classified (n.e.c.).
Wesdome operates primarily in Ontario and Quebec, where it has developed a reputation for its high-quality mineral offerings. The company’s core products include various chemical minerals, which are distinguished by their purity and reliability. Notably, Wesdome has achieved significant milestones, including successful exploration and production expansions, solidifying its market position as a trusted supplier in the mining sector. With a commitment to sustainable practices, Wesdome continues to innovate and lead in the mining and quarrying landscape.
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Industry Intensity
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Wesdome's reported carbon emissions
Wesdome, a chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c. company headquartered in CA, reported approximately 17.02 million kg CO2e of total greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 13.48 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3.54 million kg CO2e. In 2023, Wesdome's total emissions were around 15.09 million kg CO2e, comprising about 12.30 million kg CO2e of Scope 1 and approximately 2.79 million kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions.
The company is developing a company-wide Climate Change Standard, anticipated to be finalised in 2025, which will address its climate strategy for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Wesdome has not disclosed specific absolute reduction targets or achievements for Scope 3 emissions, with data for "purchased goods and services" being a noted missing data point in its reporting for several years.
Historical emissions data shows:
- 2022: Approximately 13.89 million kg CO2e total emissions, with Scope 1 at about 12.27 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 1.61 million kg CO2e.
- 2021: Approximately 13.46 million kg CO2e total emissions, with Scope 1 at about 11.26 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 2.19 million kg CO2e.
- 2020: Approximately 17.56 million kg CO2e total emissions, with Scope 1 at about 15.69 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 1.87 million kg CO2e.
- 2019: Approximately 17.78 million kg CO2e total emissions, with Scope 1 at about 16.07 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 1.71 million kg CO2e.
- 2018: Approximately 13.85 million kg CO2e total emissions, with Scope 1 at about 12.17 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 1.69 million kg CO2e.
For 2017, Wesdome did not disclose specific emissions data.
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Wesdome’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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