Committed to a Sustainable Future

The Alaska mining industry has made fundamental developments in mining operations that will support long-term sustainability goals and reduce the environmental impact of climate change. 

That includes a focus on lowering local carbon emissions and meeting net zero targets through strategies such as developing and utilizing: 

• Renewable energy 
• Green technologies
• Enhanced energy storage

What Are Net Zero Initiatives? 

Net zero is the balance between the amount of greenhouse gas that is produced and the amount that is removed from the atmosphere. Organizations across the globe, including many Alaska mining companies, are implementing net zero initiatives to limit carbon emissions. 

Net Zero and Climate Goals

To achieve net-zero emissions across operations, members of Alaska Metal Mines are exploring or already implementing renewable energy use, energy efficiencies, carbon offsets, and more. Here are some examples of how our members are working toward net zero emissions.

Coeur Mining: Kensington 

• Reduce carbon intensity of operations by 35% by 2024
• Committed more than $100,000 supporting the Juneau Carbon Offset Fund
• Learn more about Coeur Alaska’s partnership with Renewable Juneau

Hecla Greens Creek Mine

• Achieved net zero in 2021
• Learn more about how Hecla Greens Creek Mine is creating a smaller footprint

Kinross Alaska: Fort Knox

• 30% reduction in carbon intensity of operations by 2023
• Achieve net zero emissions by 2050
• Learn more about Kinross’s approach to managing energy use and carbon footprints

Northern Star: Pogo Mine

• Reduce carbon intensity of operations by 35% by 2030
• Achieve net zero emissions by 2050
• Learn more about Northern Star’s environmental stewardship

Teck: Red Dog

• Reduce carbon intensity of operations by by 33% by 2030
• Achieve net zero emissions by 2050
• Learn more about Teck’s pathway to net zero

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