- Mercury detection in the Öksüt Mine's ADR plant, leading to temporary production halt.
- Climate-related risks such as water stress, wildfires, and extreme heat events.
Centerra Gold Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Centerra Gold Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 141.2K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 107.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 33.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 155.2K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
141.2K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
8.11 Mm3/year (Mount Milligan), 0.26 Mm3/year (Öksüt)
2023
Waste
23.2M tonnes waste rock (Mount Milligan) 9386591 tonnes waste rock (Öksüt) 28177873 tonnes tailings (Mount Milligan)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 107.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 33.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 155.2K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 141.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 107.5K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 338.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1); 25104 tCO2e/year (Scope 2) |
| 2018 | 382.0K tonnes CO2e |
| 2017 | 365.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2) |
| 2016 | 362.1K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Öksüt Mine attained certification from the International Cyanide Management Institute, confirming complete adherence to the International Cyanide Management Code.
- Mount Milligan Mine was awarded a Mine Reclamation Award from the British Columbia Technical and Research Committee on Reclamation.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Identify feasible emission reduction pathways and initiatives, establishing attainable targets in 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Öksüt Mine to achieve ISO 50001 energy management system certification by the end of 2024.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceHealth and SafetyEnvironmental StewardshipClimate ChangeSocial Performance