Environmental Stewardship: Q & A with Goldcorp, Inc SVP Corporate Affairs, Brent Bergeron
Goldcorp is committed to seeking strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Goldcorp's energy strategy includes a five-year plan setting objectives and targets in the following key areas: 15% increase in energy efficiency, 20% emissions reduction, 5% energy from renewables.
In 2012, Goldcorp completed a major greenhouse gas reduction effort that benefited the communities surrounding our Red Lake mine. In partnership with several government organizations, Goldcorp helped deliver cleaner energy to Northern Ontario by supporting the installation of a natural gas pipeline.
Goldcorp is one of the world’s fastest growing senior gold producers, with operations and development projects located in safe jurisdictions throughout the Americas. Goldcorp employs over 18,000 people worldwide and is expected to increase production by 50% over the next five years. The Company strives to deliver high-quality production at the lowest cost possible focusing on responsible mining and creating sustainable value. Goldcorp recognizes the importance of contributing to the communities in which it operates in hopes of offering local communicates a better future through partnerships that focus on leaving a legacy of social and economic benefits.
