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 score of 12 is lower than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Iamgold's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Iamgold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 440,296,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 439,243,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,053,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant reduction from 2021, when total emissions were about 597,061,160 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 648,089,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 589,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, with Scope 3 emissions in 2021 reaching approximately 567,965,000 kg CO2e. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments. Iamgold's emissions intensity has shown a trend of improvement, with a reported intensity of 870 kg CO2e per ounce in 2023. Overall, Iamgold is actively monitoring its carbon footprint and has made strides in reducing its emissions, although further commitments and targets would enhance its climate strategy.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 512,587,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 982,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,398,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - | - |
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Iamgold is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
