Yamana Gold Inc.
Yamana Gold Inc., a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in Canada and operates primarily in key regions across the Americas, including Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. Founded in 2003, the company has established itself as a significant gold producer, focusing on the exploration, development, and production of precious metals. Yamana Gold is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative extraction techniques, which enhance the efficiency of its operations. The company’s core offerings include gold and silver production, with a portfolio of high-quality assets that contribute to its strong market position. Notable achievements include a series of successful acquisitions and expansions, solidifying Yamana's reputation as a leader in the global mining sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Yamana Gold Inc.'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Yamana Gold Inc.'s score of 10 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Yamana Gold Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
Yamana Gold Inc., headquartered in Canada, reported significant carbon emissions in recent years. In 2019, the company emitted approximately 418,238,000 kg CO2e, comprising 122,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 293,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 296,238,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2020, emissions decreased to about 353,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 173,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 180,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Yamana Gold has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the industry context. As the mining sector faces increasing scrutiny regarding environmental impacts, it is crucial for companies like Yamana Gold to establish clear and measurable climate goals to align with global sustainability efforts.
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Get Started| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
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| Scope 1 | 335,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,400 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Yamana Gold Inc. 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.
