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Sandstorm Gold Royalties

Sandstorm Gold Royalties Inc., headquartered in California, is a prominent player in the precious metals streaming and royalty industry. Founded in 2008, the company has established itself as a leader in providing financing solutions to mining companies, primarily focusing on gold and silver. With a diverse portfolio of over 200 royalties and streams across various operational regions, including North America, South America, and Africa, Sandstorm is well-positioned in the market. The company's unique business model allows it to acquire royalties and streams on mining projects, enabling it to benefit from the upside of production without the associated operational risks. Notable achievements include a strong track record of growth and a commitment to sustainable practices, making Sandstorm Gold Royalties a respected name in the mining sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sandstorm Gold Royalties's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

16

Industry Benchmark

Sandstorm Gold Royalties's score of 25 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sandstorm Gold Royalties's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sandstorm Gold Royalties, headquartered in Canada, reported carbon emissions totalling approximately 135,500 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 24,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions and around 146,200 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass business travel and employee commuting. In the previous year, 2022, the company's total emissions were significantly higher at about 387,200 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 30,600 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 356,600 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable reduction in emissions from 2022 to 2023. Sandstorm Gold Royalties has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an awareness of its environmental impact. The absence of formal reduction targets suggests that while the company is tracking its emissions, it may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy.

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148,600
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sandstorm Gold Royalties's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Sandstorm Gold Royalties is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Sandstorm Gold Royalties is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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