Agnico Eagle
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, commonly referred to as Agnico Eagle, is a prominent Canadian gold mining company headquartered in Canada. Established in 1953, the company has built a strong reputation in the mining industry, primarily focusing on gold production across its major operational regions in Canada, Finland, and Mexico. Agnico Eagle is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and operational excellence. The company’s core offerings include gold and silver production, with a unique emphasis on high-quality assets and a diversified portfolio. Notable achievements include a consistent track record of profitability and a strong market position, making it one of the leading gold producers in North America. With a focus on innovation and responsible mining, Agnico Eagle continues to set benchmarks in the industry.
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Agnico Eagle's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Agnico Eagle reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,111,942,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 198,831,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,938,951,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 1,319,173,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded similar figures, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,150,541,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 186,416,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,020,549,000 kg CO2e. Agnico Eagle has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as a baseline. Additionally, the company aspires to achieve net-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and 2 by 2050. These targets reflect Agnico Eagle's commitment to sustainability and climate resilience, aligning with industry standards for carbon reduction. The emissions data is sourced directly from Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, with no cascading from a parent organization. The company continues to explore initiatives, such as alternative energy projects in Nunavut, to further reduce its carbon footprint.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 325,922,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 74,488,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Agnico Eagle 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.
