OceanaGold Corporation, a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in California and operates major sites in New Zealand, the Philippines, and the United States. Founded in 1989, the company has established itself as a leader in gold and copper production, focusing on sustainable mining practices and community engagement. OceanaGold's core offerings include high-quality gold and copper, with a commitment to responsible resource extraction that sets it apart in the sector. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful development of the Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina, which has bolstered its market position. With a strong emphasis on innovation and environmental stewardship, OceanaGold continues to make notable contributions to the global mining landscape.
How does OceanaGold Corporation's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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In 2019, OceanaGold Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 129,160,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 117,845,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This data reflects a significant reduction from previous years, as emissions in 2015 were approximately 187,022,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 42,332,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a positive trend in their emissions management. OceanaGold has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the value chain. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The emissions data is cascaded from OceanaGold Corporation as a current subsidiary, with the source organization being OceanaGold Corporation itself. The company continues to focus on improving its environmental performance, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been outlined in the available data.
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2019 | |
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Scope 1 | 212,186,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 35,885,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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OceanaGold Corporation 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.