Golden Star Resources
Golden Star Resources Ltd., commonly referred to as Golden Star, is a prominent gold mining company headquartered in Ghana (GH). Established in 1994, the company has made significant strides in the mining industry, focusing primarily on gold exploration, development, and production. With operations centred in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, Golden Star is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and community engagement. The company’s flagship assets include the Wassa and Prestea mines, which are distinguished by their high-grade gold deposits and efficient production methods. Golden Star has achieved notable milestones, including the successful transition to underground mining at Prestea, enhancing its market position as a reliable gold producer. With a strong emphasis on innovation and environmental stewardship, Golden Star Resources continues to be a key player in the global gold market.
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Golden Star Resources's score of 16 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Golden Star Resources's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Golden Star Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 96,000,000 kg CO2e, with 26,820,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 69,770,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked an increase from 2020, where emissions were about 32,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 20,408,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 12,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2019, the company recorded total emissions of around 60,700,000 kg CO2e, with 20,890,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 9,950,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite these figures, Golden Star Resources has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate commitments or science-based targets suggests a need for further action in addressing climate change within the mining sector. The company operates in a challenging industry context, where emissions reduction is critical for sustainability and compliance with evolving environmental regulations.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 20,890,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,950,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Golden Star Resources is committed to some 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.
