Wesdome
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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Industry Benchmark
Wesdome's score of 31 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Wesdome's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Wesdome reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,094,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 12,303,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 2,791,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. Over the past few years, Wesdome's emissions have fluctuated, with a notable decrease from 17,563,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to the current figure. The company has disclosed emissions data for all three scopes, including Scope 3 emissions, which were reported at approximately 4,173,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Wesdome's commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. The company operates within the mining sector, which is increasingly under pressure to enhance sustainability practices and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,165,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Wesdome 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.
