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.
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Yamana Gold Inc.'s score of 18 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Yamana Gold Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
Yamana Gold Inc., headquartered in Canada, reported its carbon emissions data for the year 2020, with total emissions of approximately 353,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 173,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 180,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scopes 1 and 2, but there is no available data for Scope 3 emissions. In previous years, Yamana Gold's emissions were significantly higher, with 2019 emissions totalling approximately 711,238,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 122,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 293,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 296,238,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This indicates a notable reduction in emissions from 2019 to 2020. Despite these reductions, Yamana Gold has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to operate within the mining sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, particularly regarding greenhouse gas emissions.
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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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Yamana Gold Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
