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Gold Road Res

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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24

Industry Average

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

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.

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Gold Road Res's reported carbon emissions

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.

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Scope 1
1,633,000
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Scope 2
59,000
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00,000
000,000
Scope 3
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-
0,000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gold Road Res's primary industry is Precious metal ores and concentrates, which is medium 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. Gold Road Res is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

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.

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.

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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