Iamgold Sustainability Profile
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, alongside Scope 2 emissions of approximately 622,000 kg CO2e, resulting in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of about 639,033,000 kg CO2e. For 2021, Iamgold disclosed a total of approximately 648,678,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with Scope 3 emissions reaching about 313,249,000 kg CO2e. 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 about 39,121,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Iamgold has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has not disclosed any significant climate pledges or reduction initiatives, indicating a potential area for future development in its sustainability strategy. Overall, while Iamgold has made strides in reporting its emissions, the absence of reduction targets suggests that further action may be necessary to align with industry standards for climate commitments.
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| 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 | - |
| Scope 3 | 5,398,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
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Iamgold'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.
Iamgold 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.
