Greatland Gold Sustainability Profile
Greatland Gold PLC, a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2005, the company has established itself as a leader in gold exploration and development, primarily focusing on the prolific Paterson Province in Western Australia. Greatland Gold is renowned for its innovative approach to resource extraction, particularly through its flagship Havieron project, which has garnered significant attention for its high-grade gold and copper deposits. With a commitment to sustainable practices and community engagement, Greatland Gold has achieved notable milestones, including strategic partnerships and successful drilling campaigns that have expanded its resource base. The company’s unique blend of advanced exploration techniques and a strong market position underscores its reputation as a forward-thinking entity in the mining sector.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Greatland Gold's score of 42 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Greatland Gold's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Greatland Gold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 270.0 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 2.2 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 350 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 267.6 billion kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 256.1 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 2.2 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 330 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 256.1 billion kg CO2e. Greatland Gold has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to eliminate approximately 90% of terrestrial Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its Australian iron ore operations by 2030. This commitment is significant as it will be achieved without relying on voluntary carbon offsets from FY24 onwards. The company is actively identifying solutions to meet these targets, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action. The emissions data is sourced directly from Greatland Gold plc, with no cascading from a parent organization.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,270,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 160,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Greatland Gold's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Greatland Gold's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 4% last year and increased by approximately 8% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 1% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Greatland Gold'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.
Greatland Gold 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.
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