Nord Gold plc
Nord Gold plc, commonly referred to as Nordgold, is a prominent gold mining company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2002, the company has developed a strong operational presence across several key regions, including West Africa, Russia, and Kazakhstan. Specialising in the exploration, extraction, and production of gold, Nordgold is recognised for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies. With a diverse portfolio of assets, Nordgold operates multiple mines and projects, delivering high-quality gold products that meet rigorous industry standards. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a robust market position as one of the leading gold producers globally. Nordgold's focus on operational excellence and responsible resource management sets it apart in the competitive mining sector, making it a noteworthy player in the industry.
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Nord Gold plc's score of 16 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Nord Gold plc's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Nord Gold plc reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 1,041,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, which includes direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Additionally, the company recorded about 124,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the company. Notably, there is no reported data for Scope 3 emissions. Nord Gold has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 3% decrease in emissions intensity by 2023. In 2020, the company achieved an emissions intensity of 0.0226 tonnes CO2e per tonne of ore processed. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting the company's commitment to improving its environmental performance. The emissions data is cascaded from Nord Gold plc, which operates as a current subsidiary, indicating a structured approach to sustainability within its corporate family. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining transparency in its emissions reporting.
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| 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,041,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 124,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - |
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Nord Gold plc 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.
