- Climate change impacts (wildfires, floods, droughts)
- Supply chain disruptions
- Water stress in some operating regions
- Maintaining biodiversity in diverse ecosystems
- Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.3M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 1.2M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 186.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 2.0M tCO2e/year (estimated). 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
1.3M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
56%
of total energy
Water Usage
8.6M m3/year (freshwater withdrawn)
2023
Waste
78.6K tons/year (hazardous + domestic)
2023
Energy Use
26.4M GJ/year
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). | 1.2M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 186.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.0M tCO2e/year (estimated) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Zero significant environmental incidents
- 71% of freshwater used was recycled
- 75% of electricity consumed from low-carbon sources
- 1.34M tonnes CO2e produced (Scope 1 & 2)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Global Combined Incident Frequency Rate (GCIFR) by 5% from 2023 levels
- Implement injury severity rate as key measurement in tracking injury management performance
- Address 100% of grievances within 30 days, adjust KPI to report number of complainants
- Develop baseline of community relations and satisfaction in all regions and implement new KPIs
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 30% by 2030
- Achieve zero major or critical/extreme environmental incidents
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
- Towards Zero Accidents: 25% reduction in global combined and total recordable incident frequencies over 5 years
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health, Safety, and WellnessEnvironmental StewardshipCommunity RelationsIndigenous RelationsClimate ChangeDiversity, Equity, and InclusionGovernance