Kinross Gold Corporation, a prominent player in the precious metal ores and concentrates industry, is headquartered in Canada. Founded in 1993, the company has established itself as a leading gold mining firm with significant operations in regions such as North America, South America, and West Africa.
Kinross is renowned for its high-quality gold production, focusing on sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies that enhance efficiency. The company’s commitment to responsible mining has earned it a strong market position, with notable achievements including a robust portfolio of mines and a reputation for operational excellence.
With a diverse range of core products and services centred around gold extraction and processing, Kinross Gold continues to set industry standards while contributing to local economies and communities.
+30 vs industry average
Kinross Gold’s score of 50 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Precious Metal Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Precious Metal Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 64% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Kinross Gold's reported carbon emissions
Kinross Gold, an organisation in the precious metal ores and concentrates industry headquartered in CA, has reported its carbon emissions for several years.
For 2025, Kinross Gold's total emissions were approximately 2.64 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 1.05 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 414 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 1.29 billion kg CO2e.
In 2024, total emissions were around 2.81 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1.08 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 414 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 1.32 billion kg CO2e.
For 2023, total emissions stood at roughly 3.15 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at about 1.02 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 391 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 1.80 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, total emissions in 2022 were approximately 3.69 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 1.04 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2: 410 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 2.28 billion kg CO2e). In 2021, total emissions were about 3.46 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 1.12 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2: 550 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 1.78 billion kg CO2e). In 2020, total emissions were approximately 1.75 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 1.08 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2: 550 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 123 million kg CO2e). Prior to that, in 2019, total emissions were around 1.75 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 1.10 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2: 512 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 371 million kg CO2e). In 2018, total emissions were approximately 1.78 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 1.06 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2: 584 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 138 million kg CO2e). In 2017, total emissions were about 1.52 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 983 million kg CO2e, Scope 2: 535 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 162 million kg CO2e). In 2016, total emissions were approximately 1.57 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 954 million kg CO2e, Scope 2: 614 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 169 million kg CO2e). In 2015, total emissions were about 1.35 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 777 million kg CO2e, Scope 2: 574 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 172 million kg CO2e).
Kinross Gold has set ambitious climate targets. Their strategy is aligned with a goal to be a net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions company by 2050, covering Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, the company aims to reduce the intensity of its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030, using an adjusted 2021 baseline. In line with industry trends, it is also noted that gold sector emissions may need significant reductions, such as 80% by 2050 to align with a 'well-below' 2°C scenario.
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Kinross Gold’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2050
30% reduction in all scopes
30% reduction in intensity of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, and achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Climate Action 100
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