- Climate change impacts on mining partner operations (water stress, flooding, landslides, carbon pricing)
- Increased climate disclosure requirements
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Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 290 tCO2e (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 0 tCO2e; Scope 2: 25 tCO2e; Scope 3: 265 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.
GHG Emissions
290 tCO2e (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (Montréal office)
of total energy
Water Usage
415 m3 (2023)
2023
Waste
2.1K kg (2023)
2023
Energy Use
943 GJ (2023)
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). | 0 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 25 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 265 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 290 tCO2e (2023) |
| 2022 | 31.1K tCO2e (2021 financed emissions) |
| 2020 | Less than 100 tCO2e (2019); lower in 2020 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 2 GHG emissions by 8.2% from 2022 (Montréal and Toronto offices only)
- Achieved BOMA BEST Silver accreditation for Montréal office
- Purchased 290 Gold Standard certified carbon credits to offset 2023 Scope 2 and Scope 3 indirect emissions (excluding financed emissions)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityTailings and WasteWater UseHuman ResourcesDiversity, Equity, and InclusionHealth, Safety, and WellnessHuman RightsCommunity RelationsIndigenous RelationsCorporate GovernanceCybersecurity and Data PrivacyBusiness Ethics and Integrity