Eldorado Gold Sustainability Profile
Eldorado Gold Corporation, commonly referred to as Eldorado Gold, is a prominent Canadian gold mining company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 1992, the company has established itself as a key player in the mining industry, with significant operations in Greece, Turkey, and Canada. Eldorado Gold focuses on the exploration, development, and production of gold, silver, and other precious metals, utilising innovative techniques that enhance efficiency and sustainability. The company is recognised for its commitment to responsible mining practices and has achieved notable milestones, including the successful development of several high-quality mining projects. With a strong market position, Eldorado Gold continues to expand its portfolio, leveraging its expertise to deliver value to shareholders while prioritising environmental stewardship and community engagement.
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Eldorado Gold's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Eldorado Gold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 110,424,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 115,443,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 102,844,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 105,060,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Eldorado Gold has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, the company has pledged to mitigate its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030, on a 'business-as-usual' basis. These targets are part of their broader commitment to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from Eldorado Gold Corporation, with no cascaded data from parent or related organisations. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the mining sector.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 67,268,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 98,366,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 33,154,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Eldorado 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.
Eldorado Gold has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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