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Precious Metal Production
AU
updated 25 days ago

Cardinal Resources Limited Sustainability Profile

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Cardinal Resources Limited, often referred to simply as Cardinal, is a prominent Australian gold exploration and development company headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. Founded in 2014, Cardinal has rapidly established itself in the mining industry, focusing primarily on gold projects in West Africa, particularly in Ghana. The company’s flagship asset, the Namdini Gold Project, showcases Cardinal's commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative exploration techniques. With a strong emphasis on resource development, Cardinal has achieved significant milestones, including substantial resource upgrades and successful feasibility studies. Recognised for its strategic approach and robust project pipeline, Cardinal Resources Limited continues to strengthen its market position, aiming to deliver high-quality gold production while contributing positively to the communities in which it operates.

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6

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Production 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Cardinal Resources Limited's score of 6 is lower than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cardinal Resources Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Shandong Gold Mining Co., Ltd.

Cardinal Resources Limited, headquartered in Australia, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Shandong Gold Mining Co., Ltd., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While Cardinal Resources Limited has not established its own reduction targets or climate pledges, it is important to note that its parent company, Shandong Gold Mining Co., Ltd., may have relevant initiatives and targets that could impact Cardinal's environmental strategies. However, specific details regarding these initiatives or any cascading targets from Shandong Gold Mining Co., Ltd. are not provided. In the absence of direct emissions data and reduction commitments, Cardinal Resources Limited's approach to climate action remains unclear. The company may benefit from aligning with industry standards and best practices in emissions reporting and reduction strategies to enhance its sustainability profile.

How Carbon Intensive is Cardinal Resources Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cardinal Resources Limited's primary industry is Precious metals, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Cardinal Resources 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 Cardinal Resources Limited is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Cardinal Resources 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.

Cardinal Resources 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
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