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Polyus's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Polyus's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Polyus amounted to 1,406,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Polyus decreased by 7.01%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Polyus's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Polyus's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Polyus were 1,327,000 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 12.12%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Polyus's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.83%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Polyus's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Polyus reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 79,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Polyus reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Polyus's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 84.51%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Polyus's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 1,028.57% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a b
What methodology does Polyus use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Polyus reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Polyus's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Polyus's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Polyus reported 1,566,000 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 2023 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 2022, 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 2023, Polyus reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,566,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 88.19% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 11.81% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Polyus's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 43.17%, 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 2023, 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 2023, the largest contributors to Polyus's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,020,000 tCO₂e (65.09%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 227,000 tCO₂e (14.49%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 185,000 tCO₂e (11.81%)
Polyus's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Polyus's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Polyus reported a total carbon footprint of 2,972,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 30.36% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Polyus's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 52.69% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 44.65%. a