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 33 is higher than 69% 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
In 2024, Yamana Gold Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 646,163,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 49,491,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,156,281,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to 2023, where Scope 1 emissions were about 498,134,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 129,494,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled around 851,056,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to carbon accounting. Notably, Scope 3 emissions, which include categories such as purchased goods and services (304,369,000 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (173,602,000 kg CO2e), constitute the largest portion of their total emissions. Yamana Gold has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they reported any SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets. This lack of formal commitments may reflect a broader industry context where many mining companies are under increasing pressure to enhance their sustainability practices and reduce their carbon footprints. Overall, while Yamana Gold Inc. has made strides in emissions reporting, the absence of reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
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| 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 180,129,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
