Perseus Mining
Perseus Mining Limited, commonly referred to as Perseus, is a prominent gold production and exploration company headquartered in Australia. Established in 2003, the company has made significant strides in the West African gold sector, with major operations in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. Perseus is primarily engaged in the exploration, development, and production of gold, boasting a portfolio that includes the Edikan and Sissingué mines. With a commitment to sustainable mining practices, Perseus Mining has achieved notable milestones, including the successful transition to a multi-mine operation. The company is recognised for its strong market position, consistently delivering high-quality gold and maintaining a focus on operational excellence. Perseus Mining stands out in the industry for its innovative approach and dedication to maximising shareholder value while contributing positively to local communities.
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Perseus Mining's score of 26 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Perseus Mining's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Perseus Mining reported total carbon emissions of approximately 275,082,000 kg CO2e, comprising 204,198,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 70,884,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 469,510,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, reflecting the complexities of their operational footprint. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 272,834,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 186,110,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 86,724,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 472,742,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a growing challenge in managing emissions across all scopes, particularly in Scope 3, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services. Despite the rising emissions, Perseus Mining has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments may reflect the broader industry context, where mining companies face increasing pressure to enhance sustainability practices and reduce their carbon footprints. Overall, while Perseus Mining's emissions data highlights the scale of their environmental impact, the absence of clear reduction strategies suggests a need for more robust climate commitments moving forward.
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Get Started| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 84,050,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 55,648,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Perseus Mining 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.
