Northern Star
Northern Star Resources Limited, commonly referred to as Northern Star, is a prominent Australian gold mining company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Founded in 2000, the company has rapidly established itself as a key player in the mining industry, with significant operations across Australia and North America. Specialising in gold exploration, extraction, and production, Northern Star is renowned for its high-quality assets and commitment to sustainable practices. The company’s flagship projects include the Kalgoorlie and Pogo mines, which contribute to its strong market position and impressive production rates. With a focus on operational excellence and innovation, Northern Star has achieved notable milestones, including substantial growth in production and reserves. Its dedication to responsible mining and community engagement further distinguishes it within the competitive landscape of the gold sector.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Northern Star's score of 50 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Northern Star's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Northern Star Resources, headquartered in Australia, reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 2,900,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,202,401,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 1,163,635,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Additionally, the company recorded 629,816,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions in the value chain. Over the years, Northern Star's emissions have fluctuated, with a notable increase in Scope 1 emissions from 642,225,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 1,202,401,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Similarly, Scope 2 emissions rose from 491,681,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 1,163,635,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. As Northern Star continues to operate in the mining sector, it faces increasing pressure to address its carbon footprint and enhance sustainability practices. The company’s emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 was reported at 45.0 tonnes CO2e per tonne of ore processed in 2023, reflecting its operational impact on climate change.
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Get Started| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 209,455,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 160,988,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Northern Star is not committed to any 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.
