- Increased GHG emissions due to increased production and energy intensity
- Data limitations for Legacy Kirkland Lake Gold
- One fatality at Hope Bay Mine
- COVID-19 pandemic impact on operations and workforce
- Increasing energy intensity due to declining ore grades and deeper orebodies
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.2M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 568.7K tCO2e (Agnico Eagle) and 321776 tCO2e (Kirkland Lake Gold); Scope 2: 122.9K tCO2e (Agnico Eagle) and 170518 tCO2e (Kirkland Lake Gold); Scope 3: 2.3M tCO2e (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
1.2M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2021
Renewable Energy
46% (combined)
of total energy
Water Usage
8.9 Mm3 (Agnico Eagle) and 1.3 Mm3 (Kirkland Lake Gold)
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 568.7K tCO2e (Agnico Eagle) and 321776 tCO2e (Kirkland Lake Gold) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 122.9K tCO2e (Agnico Eagle) and 170518 tCO2e (Kirkland Lake Gold) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.3M tCO2e (estimated) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 71% freshwater recycled (Agnico Eagle) and 89% (Kirkland Lake Gold)
- Combined GHG intensity of 0.37 tonnes of CO2e per oz of gold produced in 2021
- Eight of eleven operations outperformed the industry average for GHG emissions intensity per gold ounce produced
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Implement Environmental Incident Standard at all sites
- Implement corporate water management strategy at Legacy Kirkland Lake Gold sites
- Develop integrated Climate Change Strategy for Agnico Eagle
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve zero major or critical/extreme environmental incidents
- Set medium-term climate change targets
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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