Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)
Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) amounted to 1,391,248 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) decreased by 3.97%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) were 1,017,651 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 7.5%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.04%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 373,597 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 27.06%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) reported 1,321,276 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,321,276 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 97.03% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.97% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Scope 3 emissions have increased by 967.96%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Scope 3 emissions decreased by 41.95%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) disclose?
In 2023, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 896,786 tCOâ‚‚e (67.87%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 264,121 tCOâ‚‚e (19.99%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 58,860 tCOâ‚‚e (4.45%)
Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario) reported a total carbon footprint of 2,712,524 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 27.18% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Kinross Gold Corp (Ontario)'s total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 48.71% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 37.52%.