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Precious Metal Production
CA
updated 9 days ago

Alamos Gold Sustainability Profile

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Alamos Gold Inc., a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in Ontario, Canada. Founded in 2003, the company has established itself as a leading gold producer with significant operations in North America, particularly in Mexico and the United States. Alamos Gold focuses on the exploration, development, and production of gold, with a commitment to sustainable mining practices. The company’s flagship assets include the Young-Davidson and Island Gold mines, which are known for their high-quality ore and efficient production methods. Alamos Gold has achieved notable milestones, including a strong market position characterised by consistent growth and a robust portfolio of projects. With a dedication to responsible mining and community engagement, Alamos Gold continues to set itself apart in the competitive gold sector.

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28

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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Alamos Gold's score of 28 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Alamos Gold's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Alamos Gold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 152,164,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 10,887,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 378,960,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 163,051,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all relevant scopes. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of 168,822,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 9,600,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in Scope 1 emissions in 2023. However, the Scope 3 emissions increased, highlighting the challenges in managing indirect emissions associated with the supply chain and product lifecycle. Alamos Gold has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company is actively reporting emissions, it may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with industry standards and expectations. Overall, Alamos Gold's emissions data underscores the importance of transparency in carbon reporting, while the lack of formal reduction commitments points to an opportunity for the company to strengthen its climate action framework.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
148,255,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
20,592,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Alamos Gold's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Alamos Gold's primary industry is Precious Metal Production, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Alamos Gold's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Alamos Gold is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Alamos Gold's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 70% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 62% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
62%
Capital Goods
20%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
14%
Employee Commuting
1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Investments
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Alamos Gold's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Alamos Gold has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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