Iamgold
Iamgold Corporation, commonly referred to as Iamgold, is a prominent gold mining company headquartered in Canada. Established in 1990, the company has developed a strong presence in key operational regions, including West Africa and North America. Iamgold is primarily engaged in the exploration, development, and production of gold, with a focus on sustainable mining practices. The company’s core offerings include gold production and exploration services, distinguished by its commitment to responsible mining and community engagement. Iamgold has achieved notable milestones, including the successful operation of several mines and a robust portfolio of development projects. With a solid market position, Iamgold continues to be recognised for its operational excellence and dedication to environmental stewardship in the mining industry.
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Iamgold's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Iamgold reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 483,348,000 kg CO2e. This figure represents a decrease from 2022, where the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 638,412,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Iamgold also disclosed Scope 2 emissions of approximately 622,000 kg CO2e, bringing the total for Scope 1 and 2 to about 639,033,000 kg CO2e. For 2021, Iamgold's emissions included approximately 384,522,880 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 350,450 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 313,249,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, totalling around 1,048,022,330 kg CO2e across all scopes. Notably, in Canada, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 11,024,510 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 161,680 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 39,121,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Iamgold has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they reported any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets. The company has not disclosed any significant climate pledges or reduction initiatives, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, while Iamgold has made strides in reducing its emissions, particularly in Scope 1, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests that further commitments may be necessary to align with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2017 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 512,588,490 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 982,850 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 5,397,630 | - | - | - |
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Iamgold 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.
