Gold Road Resources Limited, commonly referred to as Gold Road, is a prominent Australian gold exploration and development company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Founded in 2004, Gold Road has established itself as a key player in the mining industry, particularly in the Yamarna Greenstone Belt, where it focuses on the discovery and development of high-quality gold deposits. The company’s flagship project, the Gruyere Gold Project, is a joint venture with Gold Fields and has achieved significant milestones since its inception, including successful production and exploration results. Gold Road is recognised for its innovative approach to resource development and commitment to sustainable practices, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong portfolio of projects and a strategic vision for growth, Gold Road continues to solidify its position as a leader in the Australian gold sector.
How does Gold Road Res'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.
Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal 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.
Gold Road Res's score of 24 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Gold Road Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,961,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,865,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 222,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the company also recorded Scope 3 emissions of about 502,000 kg CO2e, which included significant contributions from purchased goods and services. In 2021, the company's emissions were approximately 1,996,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,917,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 79,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 2,197,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions from 2021 to 2022. For 2020, Gold Road's emissions totalled around 2,003,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,955,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 48,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor has it made a climate pledge. As of 2023, no emissions data has been reported, indicating a potential shift in their reporting or data collection processes. Gold Road Resources continues to operate within the mining sector in Australia, where climate commitments are increasingly critical for sustainability and regulatory compliance.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Scope 1 | 1,633,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 59,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
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.
Gold Road Res 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.