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 a strong presence in key operational regions, including Greece, Turkey, and Canada, focusing on the exploration, development, and production of gold and other precious metals. Eldorado Gold is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and operational excellence, with a diverse portfolio that includes both underground and open-pit mining projects. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful development of the Olympias and Skouries projects in Greece, which highlight its innovative approach to resource extraction. With a solid market position, Eldorado Gold continues to be a leader in the mining industry, recognised for its strategic growth and dedication to environmental stewardship.
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Eldorado Gold's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Eldorado Gold Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 225.9 million kg CO2e, comprising 110.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 115.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, Eldorado plans to mitigate its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030, based on a "business-as-usual" scenario. Eldorado Gold is committed to long-term net-zero targets across all scopes, with a timeline extending to 2050. This commitment is part of their broader sustainability strategy, which includes initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The emissions data and targets are sourced directly from Eldorado Gold Corporation, ensuring accuracy and relevance to their corporate sustainability goals.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 82,700,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 | 101,754,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 | 892,000 | 00,000,000 | 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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