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Dakota Gold Corp.

Dakota Gold Corp., a prominent player in the gold mining industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations in the rich mineral regions of South Dakota. Founded in 2020, the company has quickly established itself as a leader in the exploration and development of gold resources, focusing on the historic Homestake Gold Mine area. Specialising in high-quality gold extraction, Dakota Gold Corp. is committed to sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies that enhance operational efficiency. The company’s unique approach to resource management and its strategic partnerships have positioned it favourably within the competitive landscape of the mining sector. With a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship and community engagement, Dakota Gold Corp. continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a responsible and forward-thinking entity in the gold market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Dakota Gold Corp.'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.

18

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Dakota Gold Corp.'s score of 18 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dakota Gold Corp.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Dakota Gold Corp. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,078,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 65,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, totalling about 2,143,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Currently, Dakota Gold Corp. has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they made any climate pledges. This lack of defined commitments places them in a broader industry context where many companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction strategies. As Dakota Gold Corp. continues to operate, it may consider implementing measurable climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations for environmental responsibility.

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2023
Scope 1
2,072,000
Scope 2
65,000
Scope 3
-

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dakota Gold Corp.'s primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is 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. This request for Dakota Gold Corp. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Dakota Gold Corp. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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