Centerra Gold Achieves 0.37 tCO2e/Ounce Emission Intensity; Local Spend Up 43%
CGAU•Centerra reported total scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions of 198,110 tCO2e in 2025, a 15% increase driven by Thompson Creek’s restart, while achieving an emissions intensity of 0.37 tCO2e per gold ounce versus the sector’s 0.80 average. Local procurement spending jumped 43% to $191 million and community investments reached $3.1 million.
1. Environmental Performance
Centerra’s 2025 Sustainability Report shows global scope 1 and 2 emissions rose to 198,110 tCO2e, up 15% year-over-year due to increased activity at the Thompson Creek restart. Emissions intensity at Mount Milligan and Öksüt was 0.37 tCO2e per gold equivalent ounce, well below the sector’s 0.80 average, supported by a 24% cut in seven air pollutants and 14,200 tCO2e reductions via renewable diesel and energy credits.
2. Social Initiatives
The company delivered over 100,000 hours of health and safety training and contributed $3.1 million to community investments. Local procurement spending surged 43% to $191 million, representing 26% of total site expenditures, with British Columbia local spend growing to $125 million and engagements with Indigenous-owned businesses rising to 25 projects.
3. Governance and Certifications
Centerra maintained 38% female representation on its board and 29% among officers in 2025. Öksüt secured ISO 50001, ISO 14046 and Zero Waste certifications and upheld its International Cyanide Management Code compliance, marking five consecutive years of adherence to the World Gold Council’s Responsible Gold Mining Principles.
