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.
DitchCarbon Score
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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 1,202,401,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,163,635,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions reached about 629,816,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a continued trend in their emissions profile, with previous years showing similar patterns: in 2022, emissions were approximately 1,233,730,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,202,401,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 665,134,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Northern Star has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. However, the company has been actively disclosing its emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. The emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 has been reported at approximately 45.0 t CO2-e per tonne of ore processed in 2023, which provides a benchmark for evaluating their operational efficiency in relation to carbon emissions. Overall, while Northern Star has not set formal reduction targets, their ongoing emissions reporting suggests an awareness of their carbon footprint and a potential pathway towards future climate commitments.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
