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Capricorn Metals

Capricorn Metals Ltd, commonly referred to as Capricorn Metals, is a prominent player in the Australian mining industry, headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Founded in 2016, the company has quickly established itself in the gold exploration and production sector, focusing primarily on the development of its flagship Karlawinda Gold Project located in the Pilbara region. With a commitment to sustainable mining practices, Capricorn Metals offers high-quality gold production, leveraging advanced technologies and innovative methodologies. The company has achieved significant milestones, including successful resource expansions and strategic partnerships, positioning itself as a competitive force in the market. Capricorn Metals is dedicated to delivering value to its stakeholders while maintaining a strong focus on environmental stewardship and community engagement.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Capricorn Metals'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.

21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Capricorn Metals's score of 21 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Capricorn Metals's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Capricorn Metals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 79,701,000 kg CO2e, with the majority of these emissions classified as Scope 1 at about 79,684,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were significantly lower, at around 17,000 kg CO2e. For the following year, 2024, total emissions increased to approximately 92,474,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions rising to about 92,461,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions decreasing slightly to around 13,000 kg CO2e. Currently, Capricorn Metals has not established any specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment in addressing climate change. The company operates within the mining sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, making it essential for Capricorn Metals to consider setting ambitious climate goals to align with industry standards and stakeholder expectations.

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20232024
Scope 1
79,684,000
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Scope 2
17,000
00,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Capricorn Metals's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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. Capricorn Metals is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Capricorn Metals 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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