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Golden Star Resources Ltd., often known simply as Golden Star, is a distinguished gold mining and exploration company. Founded in 1982, its headquarters are located in Ghana, which serves as its primary operational base within West Africa. The company focuses on the responsible exploration, development, and production of high-quality gold assets.
Recognised as a leading gold producer in Ghana, Golden Star is committed to operational excellence and sustainable mining practices. Their core business involves extracting precious metals, delivering long-term value through efficient production and a dedication to environmental stewardship. This strategy underpins their significant position in the global gold market.
9
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-9 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
High
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.437
20182025
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
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Golden Star Resources's reported carbon emissions
Golden Star Resources, a Ghanaian-headquartered company in the chemical and fertiliser minerals, salt, and other mining and quarrying products sector, reported its carbon emissions for 2021 as approximately 96,590 tonnes CO2e. This figure includes about 26,820 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 69,770 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions.
In 2020, the company's Scope 1 emissions were around 20,408 tonnes CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 12,200 tonnes CO2e. For 2019, Golden Star Resources reported Scope 1 emissions of roughly 20,890 tonnes CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 9,950 tonnes CO2e. The emissions data for Golden Star Resources is inherited from its parent company, Golden Star Resources Ltd.
The company has not publicly disclosed any specific carbon reduction targets or commitments, such as those verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or participation in initiatives like the Climate Pledge. Furthermore, no Scope 3 emissions data has been disclosed, with missing data points noted for Scope 3 purchased goods and services.
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Golden Star Resources’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co.,Ltd.See details
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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