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Precious Metal Mining
AU
updated 2 months ago

Gold Road Res Sustainability Profile

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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.

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36

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Gold Road Res's score of 36 is higher than 68% 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 2024, Gold Road Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 236,280,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 118,003,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 76,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 4,291,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals significant contributions from business travel (about 2,420,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 3,611,000 kg CO2e). For 2023, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 4,290,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3, with Scope 1 emissions at about 955,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions remaining consistent at approximately 76,000 kg CO2e. Gold Road Resources has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. The company has established interim targets for 2030, focusing on reducing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which are linked to the potential extension of their Gruyere project. These targets were initiated in 2023 and are part of their broader sustainability strategy. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Gold Road Resources Limited independently reports its carbon footprint and climate initiatives.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,633,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
59,000
00,000
00,000
000,000
00,000
00,000
Scope 3
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-
-
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Gold Road Res's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gold Road Res's primary industry is Precious Metal Mining, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Gold Road Res'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 Gold Road Res is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Gold Road Res's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Gold Road Res's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and increased by approximately 755% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 4% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 84% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
84%
Business Travel
56%
Processing of Sold Products
10%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Employee Commuting
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%

Gold Road Res'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.

Gold Road Res 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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