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 11 is higher than 81% 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 2020, the company emitted approximately 173,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 180,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a notable increase from 2019, where emissions were approximately 122,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 293,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The total emissions for 2020 reflect a shift in focus, as the company did not disclose Scope 3 emissions for that year, which were approximately 296,238,000 kg CO2e in 2019. This indicates a potential area for future reporting and improvement. Yamana Gold has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor has it joined any formal climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that the company may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability. Overall, while Yamana Gold has made strides in emissions reporting, the lack of clear reduction commitments highlights an opportunity for the company to strengthen its climate action framework.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
