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Yamana Gold Inc., a prominent player in the precious metals industry, is headquartered in Canada and operates major mining projects across the Americas, including Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. Founded in 2003, the company has established itself as a leader in gold and silver production, focusing on sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies.
Yamana Gold's core offerings include high-quality gold and silver, with a commitment to responsible resource extraction that sets it apart in the competitive landscape. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful expansion of its operations and a strong market position, recognised for its operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives. With a focus on maximising shareholder value, Yamana Gold continues to be a key contributor to the global precious metals market.
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-6 vs industry average
Yamana Gold Inc.’s score of 8 is lower than 37% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Precious Metal Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.843
20182025
The Precious Metal Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
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Yamana Gold Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
Yamana Gold Inc. reported total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 114,544,000 kg CO2e in 2020. This included approximately 87,476,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 27,068,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The precious metals company, headquartered in Canada, also reported a GHG emissions intensity of 430 kg CO2e per GEO in 2020.
In previous years, Yamana Gold Inc.'s Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 130,387,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and 155,392,000 kg CO2e in 2018. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data. Yamana Gold Inc. has not publicly stated specific carbon reduction targets or commitments, such as Science Based Targets, as of the available data.
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Yamana Gold Inc.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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