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Lead, Zinc, and Tin Processing
AU
updated 3 months ago

Big River Gold Limited Sustainability Profile

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Big River Gold Limited, an Australian-based mining company, is headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland. Founded in 2017, the company has quickly established itself in the gold exploration and production sector, focusing primarily on the highly prospective regions of Brazil. Specialising in the acquisition and development of gold projects, Big River Gold is committed to sustainable mining practices and innovative exploration techniques. Their flagship asset, the Borborema Gold Project, showcases their dedication to high-quality resource development, setting them apart in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on operational excellence and community engagement, Big River Gold Limited has positioned itself as a notable player in the gold industry, aiming to contribute significantly to the global gold supply chain while adhering to responsible mining standards.

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22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Lead, Zinc, and Tin Processing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Big River Gold Limited's score of 22 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Big River Gold Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Aura Minerals Inc.

Big River Gold Limited, headquartered in Australia, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Aura Minerals Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Big River Gold Limited. The absence of emissions data suggests that Big River Gold Limited may be in the early stages of developing its climate strategy or reporting framework. However, as a subsidiary, it may align its initiatives with those of Aura Minerals Inc., which operates under industry standards for climate action. Given the lack of specific emissions figures, it is essential for Big River Gold Limited to establish clear reduction targets and commitments to enhance its sustainability profile and contribute to broader climate goals.

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202220232024
Scope 1
303,280
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000,000,000
Scope 2
40,959,650
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Big River Gold Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Big River Gold Limited's primary industry is Lead, Zinc, and Tin Processing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Big River Gold Limited's Location?

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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. This request for Big River Gold Limited is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Big River Gold Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Big River Gold Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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