Sustainability

CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) is a global environmental impact non-profit, providing a platform for companies, cities, states and regions to report information on their climate, deforestation and water security impacts. Agnico Eagle began reporting to the CDP in 2007 and continues to report on an annual basis.

To consult our latest CDP disclosures, click here. 

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) sets out specific criteria and indicators that organizations can use to measure and report on their economic, environmental and social performance. We measure our performance using the Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, including mining industry specific indicators incorporated in the GRI’s Mining and Metals Sector Supplement (MMSS). Agnico Eagle self-declares that we are following the GRI Standards: Core Options.

To consult our 2021 GRI Index and Data Table, click here.

For more information, visit globalreporting.org.

The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Metals and Mining disclosures and metrics identify financially material sustainability topics and metrics relevant for our industry. Agnico Eagle began reporting SASB disclosures and metrics for the 2021 reporting year and will continue to report on an annual basis.

To consult our 2021 SASB Index and Date Table, click here.

The Mining Association of Canada’s (MAC) Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative promotes best practices in environmental protection, energy efficiency, community engagement, safety, and transparency. TSM external audit is a condition of membership in MAC and is performed every three years, with the most recent one being performed in 2021. An annual self-assessment is also carried out. Both external verification and self-assessments are disclosed publicly mine by mine on the MAC website. Legacy Agnico Eagle and Legacy Kirkland Lake Gold were strong supporters of TSM and the New Agnico Eagle looks forward to continuing to actively support the initiative.

For more information on TSM and our assessment results, visit mining.ca.

Detour Lake Mine, Kittilä Mine, La India Mine, as well as the Pinos Altos and Meadowbank Complexes are currently certified as compliant with the International Cyanide Management Code (ICMC). The LaRonde Complex and Meliadine Mine are working toward attaining certification in the coming years.

For more information on ICMC, visit cyanidecode.org.

To consult our audit reports, click here. 

Agnico Eagle is working to support progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). We recognize that the mining industry has an opportunity to positively contribute to all 17 of the SDGs.

For information on our contributions, click here.

For more information on UN SDGs, visit un.org/sustainabledevelopment

We disclose on an annual basis specific payments made to all governments in Canada and abroad including taxes and royalties, as per the Canadian Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act (ESTMA). 

To consult our latest ESTMA report, click here.

For more detailed information on financial performance refer to our Annual Report.

Agnico Eagle understands that operating responsibly and maintaining the trust of our stakeholders requires that we demonstrate that the gold we produce has been extracted in a manner that does not fuel unlawful armed conflict, nor contribute to serious human rights abuses or breach international law. As such, we have adopted and implemented the World Gold Council’s (WGC) Conflict-Free Gold Standard (CFGS). Annual audit and certification reports, for both Legacy Agnico Eagle and Legacy Kirkland Lake Gold, are available here.

The Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMP) are a framework that sets out clear expectations for consumers, investors, and the downstream gold supply chain as to what constitutes responsible gold mining. The World Gold Council set out Principles that it believes address key environmental, social and governance concerns for the gold mining sector. Both Legacy Agnico Eagle and Legacy Kirkland Lake Gold were members of the WGC, and the new Agnico Eagle remains committed to implementing and upholding the RGMPs. 

Annual RGMP implementation progress and verification reports, for both Legacy Agnico Eagle and Legacy Kirkland Lake Gold, are available here.

To consult the Report for 2021 Legacy Agnico Eagle, click here.

To consult the Report for 2021 Legacy Kirkland Lake Gold, click here.

For more information on RGMP, click here.

The Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) guide companies in maintaining the safety and security of their operations within an operating framework that ensures respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Agnico Eagle began adopting the VPSHR in 2016 and became a formal member in 2017.

For more information on the VPSHR, visit voluntaryprinciples.org.

To consult our annual report, click here.

Responsible tailings management is part of the commitments made in our Sustainable Development Policy. It means we are committed to managing tailings facilities to minimize effects on the environment and protect the health and safety of our employees and communities.

To fulfill our commitment to responsible tailings management, we locate, design, construct, operate, decommission and close tailings facilities while ensuring that:

• All structures are designed, constructed, and operated to meet appropriate stability criteria;
• All solids are managed within designated areas;
• All aspects of tailings management comply with regulatory requirements, Company standards, sound engineering principles and applicable industry best practices, including the principles of MAC’s Tailings Guide; and
• Leadership, personal commitment and accountability from all employees and contractors involved in tailings management is promoted.

We continue to implement the Mining Association of Canada’s (MAC) tailings management governance model, which provides clear accountability for tailings management. 

For more details on our tailings management, consult our Tailings Summary Reports:
- 2021 
- 2019