- Missed target to reduce total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) by 10% from 2022
- Climate-related physical risks (flash flooding, landslides, water stress, wildfires, severe winds)
- Climate-related transition risks (regulatory changes, carbon pricing)
Eldorado Gold Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 102.8K tCO2e; Scope 2: 99.5K tCO2e. 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.
Renewable Energy
24%
of total energy
Energy Use
2.5M GJ
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). | 102.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 99.5K tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 213.2K tCO2e |
| 2016 | 168.3K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 0.40 tCO2e/oz Au average Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity for operating mines
- First electric haul truck operationalized at Lamaque, which is expected to mitigate an estimated 1,700 tCO2e per year
- Zero major environmental incidents
- MAC-TSM Level AAA achieved at Olympias on Biodiversity Conservation Management and Tailings Management
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce LTIFR to 0.42 (operated sites) and 1.90 (Skouries) by 2024
- Reduce TRIFR to 4.12 (operated sites) and 4.74 (Skouries) by 2024
- Conduct SIMS Compliance Verifications at Kışladağ and Efemçukuru in 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Mitigate Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 30% of 2020 baseline by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Occupational Health and SafetyInclusive DiversityResponsibly Produced ProductsEngaged and Prosperous CommunitiesHealthy Environments, Now and For the Future