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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Northern Star's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Northern Star Resources Limited reported significant carbon emissions from its operations in Australia, totalling approximately 788,136,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 445,594,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 665,134,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes 52,525,000 kg CO2e from capital goods, 11,601,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, and 342,114,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. For the previous year, 2023, the company recorded similar emissions, with Scope 1 at about 789,320,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 413,081,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 629,816,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting across all scopes. Northern Star has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 35% by 2030, as part of its pathway to achieving net zero operational emissions by 2050. These targets reflect a long-term strategy to mitigate climate impact and align with global sustainability goals. The company has already initiated steps towards these targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate change. Northern Star's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that their commitments and performance are independently reported.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 209,455,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 |
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Northern Star is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
