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Polyus's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Polyus 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).
Polyus has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Polyus's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Polyus amounted to 2,061,000 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). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Polyus increased by 2.33%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Polyus's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Polyus's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Polyus were 1,310,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Polyus reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Polyus's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 13.25%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Polyus's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.24%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Polyus's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Polyus reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,283 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 751,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Polyus reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Polyus's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 11.42% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Polyus use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Polyus reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Polyus's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Polyus's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Polyus reported 1,301,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Polyus includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Polyus's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Polyus's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Polyus reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,301,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 93.47% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 6.53% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Polyus's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 16.92%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Polyus disclose?
In 2024, Polyus reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Polyus's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Polyus's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 890,000 tCO₂e (68.41%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 218,000 tCO₂e (16.76%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 85,000 tCO₂e (6.53%)
Polyus's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Polyus’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Polyus reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,310,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 589,214 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.22 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Polyus's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Polyus's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Polyus reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.22 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 180.49 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Polyus rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Polyus ranked 1 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Polyus among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Polyus's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Polyus reported a total carbon footprint of 3,362,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.09% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Polyus's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 38.96% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 38.7%. a