Northern Star Sustainability Profile
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 35 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Northern Star's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Northern Star Resources Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,898,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 788,136,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 445,594,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 665,134,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (342,114,000 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (204,851,000 kg CO2e). Northern Star has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero operational emissions by 2050. The company is committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 35% by 2030, with progress already noted since the start of this initiative in 2020. These targets reflect a long-term strategy to mitigate climate impact and align with industry standards for sustainability. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Northern Star is independently reporting its carbon footprint and climate initiatives. The company continues to take meaningful steps towards achieving its climate goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental responsibility.
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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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 160,988,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Northern Star's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Northern Star's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 3% last year and increased significantly since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 35% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 51% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Northern Star'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.
Northern Star 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.
