- Supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic.
- Uneven coin flow across Canada due to reduced cash transactions.
- High demand for precious metals with supply chain disruptions.
- High expectations for responsible sourcing and climate-change action.
Royal Canadian Mint
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Royal Canadian Mint disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of Less than 6,100 tonnes of CO2e/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
Less than 6,100 tonnes of CO2e/year
2021
Waste
173 tons/year
2021
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Winnipeg facility received ISO 14001:2015 certification for environmental compliance.
- Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions (scope 1 and scope 2) to less than 6,100 tonnes of CO2.
- 40% of waste produced (or 173 tonnes) was recycled.
- Established partnerships with two Canadian universities in green technology research to reduce chemicals used in refinery processes and plating operations.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase waste diversion rate to 42%.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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