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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Greatland Gold's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Greatland Gold reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 350,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a substantial 267,610,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 2,550,000,000 kg CO2e. The company 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. Notably, Greatland Gold is committed to achieving these reductions without relying on voluntary carbon offsets from FY24 onwards. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to climate action, aligning with industry standards for emissions reduction and sustainability. The data reported is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that these figures are specific to Greatland Gold plc.
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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.
