Our Sustainability Commitments

Agnico Eagle is committed to creating a culture that is grounded in our history and on the importance of always doing the right thing. We create value for our shareholders while operating in a safe, sustainable and environmentally responsible manner, contributing to the prosperity of our employees, their families and the communities where we operate, and respecting the human rights, cultures, customs and values of those impacted by our activities. We translate this into four fundamental objectives:

Operate a Safe and Healthy Workplace

We believe that incidents are preventable. We aim to operate a safe and healthy workplace that is injury and fatality free. We believe that if we all work together, we can reduce the number of injuries in the workplace and enhance the well-being of employees, contractors and communities.

Respect Employees

We aim to maintain inclusive, safe and healthy workplaces that foster collaboration and respect.

Respect the Environment

We aim to eliminate, minimize and mitigate impacts of our operations on the environment and maintain its viability and diversity.

Respect for Communities

We aim to contribute to the social and economic sustainability of communities associated with our operations.

Sustainability is a fundamental consideration during all phases of operations, from exploration to reclamation. We assess potential impacts, risks and opportunities associated with our activities across the whole life cycle of our projects and operations, including the potential impacts of possible acquisition and divestiture decisions.

Standards and Frameworks

The Risk Management and Monitoring System (RMMS) is the foundation for managing the commitments made in our Sustainable Development Policy and the international initiatives, principles, codes and programs to which we adhere. The RMMS is a continuous improvement management system based on the plan-do-check-act cycle, using an ISO approach, aimed at supporting the organization in achieving standardization and performance in the integration of sustainability principles in our decision-making processes and day-to-day activities. The RMMS covers aspects of sustainability management such as environmental management, climate change and energy management, occupational health and safety management, and community relations.

For more information on how we integrate sustainability standards, codes and disclosures into our daily operations to ensure we meet or exceed regulatory requirements for health, safety and the environment, we invite you to read our annual Sustainability Report (opens in new tab).

Standards and Frameworks
CDP Climate Action Conflict-Free Gold Standard Disclosure of Payments to Governments Global Reporting Initiative International Cyanide Management Code Modern Slavery Responsible Gold Mining Principles Sustainability Accounting Standards Tailings Management Standard Towards Sustainable Mining United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights

The CDP, formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project, goal is to encourage a rational response to climate change, water management and biodiversity by facilitating a dialogue between stakeholders and businesses supported by harmonized, quality data. Up until 2024, Agnico Eagle participated in all three questionnaires: Climate Change, Water Security and Forests. However, due to changes and increasing paywalls on the platform, the Company does not plan to continue disclosing with the CDP.

See our latest CDP disclosures below:

For past CDP disclosures, go to our Document Center.

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In 2021, we committed to support the recommendations of the TCFD and aligned our sustainability report’s energy and climate change section accordingly. We continue to refine our understanding of climate-related financial risks and in 2022 began releasing periodic Climate Action Reports. We are working to provide more detailed disclosures as outlined by the TCFD framework.

To view our most recent Climate Action Report, click here.

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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).

For more information, visit gold.org (opens in new tab).

To view annual audit and certification reports, click here.

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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.

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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. Certain indicators in Agnico Eagle’s annual sustainability report are prepared in reference to the GRI Standards. 

For more information on GRI, visit globalreporting.org.


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

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Agnico Eagle has been a signatory to the International Cyanide Management Code (ICMC) since 2011. Detour Lake, Kittilä, La India, Meliadine, Canadian Malartic, the Pinos Altos, LaRonde and Meadowbank are currently certified as compliant with the International Cyanide Management Code (ICMC). Fosterville became a signatory to the Code in 2023 and is currently in the implementation phase; initial certification will be sought in 2025-2026. For more information on ICMC, visit cyanidecode.org.

To consult our audit reports, click here.

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We are committed to upholding fundamental human rights as defined in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This includes providing assurance that our operations will not support, benefit or contribute to unlawful armed conflict, human rights abuses or breaches of international humanitarian law. We believe everyone has the right to a life free from modern slavery and condemn all forms of severe exploitation for personal or commercial gain. Agnico Eagle does not tolerate the use of child labour, prison labour or any form of forced labour, slavery or servitude.

As required under Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 2018 and Canada’s An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, we will publish an annual Modern Slavery Report that outlines the actions undertaken to mitigate modern slavery risks in our operations and supply chains and to ensure transparency.

To consult our annual report, click here.

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The World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMP) aim to address key environmental, social and governance concerns for the gold mining sector. Agnico Eagle is a member of the WGC and remains committed to implementing and upholding the RGMP. Annual assurance reports on RGMP conformance are produced using third-party verifiers. The RGMP requires on-site external audits once every three years. 

For more information on the RGMPs, click here.

To consult our RGMP Annual and Independent Assurance Reports, click here.

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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 2019 reporting year and continues to report on an annual basis.

To consult our latest SASB Index and Data Table, click here.

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Agnico Eagle has internal guidelines that govern management of our Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) to ensure, whether operating or closed, our faclities meet or exceed regulatory requirements.

We have implemented a Tailings Management Policy and we continue to implement the Mining Association of Canada’s (MAC) tailings management governance model.

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


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The Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative from the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) promotes best practices and continuous improvement in sustainability including biodiversity and water, climate change, equity, diversity and inclusion, Indigenous and community relations and safe, healthy and respectful workplaces. Agnico Eagle is committed to applying the TSM protocols at all operations, and we expect to continue to actively support this initiative. For more information on TSM, click here.

To consult Agnico Eagle’s TSM performance results, visit mining.ca.

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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) are a universal set of 17 goals, 169 targets and 230 related indicators aimed at eliminating poverty, protecting the environment and providing a blueprint for peace and prosperity for society. We recognize that we have a role to play in contributing to the UN SDGs and a responsibility to enhance the quality of life in the areas where we operate. Agnico Eagle’s work contributes directly and indirectly to each of the 17 UN SDGs; however, the significance of our potential impact varies.

For a summary of our efforts to contribute to UN SDGs, please consult our annual Sustainability Report.

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

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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. A specific set of criteria was developed and approved in 2020 to enhance our risk management process. Agnico Eagle reports annually on VPSHR implementation.  

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

To consult our annual report, click here.

To consult the 2024 Audit Report and Independent Assurance Letter, click here.

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Stakeholder Engagement

Engagement with our key stakeholders – from local communities and rightsholders to our investors – helps to enhance mutual understanding of interests, concerns and objectives, while also strengthening relationships throughout the mining life cycle.

We have a responsibility to ensure we address the evolving needs and priorities of our business as well as those of stakeholders.

Our approach is to foster open, transparent and respectful dialogue that encourages collaboration and builds long-term trust-based relationships. Direct engagement with local stakeholders is fostered by our presence in the communities, open dialogue, information and consultation sessions, social media presence, availability to local media and providing access to a confidential grievance reporting mechanism.

For details on our engagement with our communities click here

For details on our engagement with Indigenous Peoples click here

For details on our whistleblower hotline click here

Membership & Affliations

Engaging with industry associations and civil society groups helps improve transparency, accountability and innovation in the mining sector. These collaborations consider environmental and social challenges and promote best practices and regulatory compliance. We are part of many groups in the areas where we operate, working together to promote mining activities and practices that contribute to sustainable development. Below is a list of some of our memberships and affiliations.

Stakeholder Advisory Committee

Our Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) provides feedback on our corporate social responsibility efforts and helps us make strategic adjustments to stakeholder engagement activities. This group of independent individuals, from an array of stakeholder groups, is selected to be representative of civil society. Members have expertise in ESG, community development, Indigenous affairs, mining, reporting and governance matters. This approach supports our global efforts to engage stakeholders on a regular basis and in a meaningful way. The SAC was established in 2011 and has met annually since then.

For a summary of the SAC's most recent recommendations, please consult our annual Sustainability Report.