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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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58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19

Industry Benchmark

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Northern Star's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Northern Star reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,163,635,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 665,134,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 378,203,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all three scopes. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 35% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, as part of a broader strategy to achieve net zero operational emissions by 2050. Northern Star has already initiated steps towards this goal, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action. In 2023, Northern Star's emissions were slightly higher, with Scope 1 at 1,202,401,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,163,635,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 629,816,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently reported emissions data, showcasing its commitment to sustainability and accountability. Overall, Northern Star's climate commitments reflect a significant focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and aligning with global climate goals, positioning the company as a responsible player in the mining industry.

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Scope 1
209,455,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
160,988,000
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Northern Star's primary industry is Precious metal ores and concentrates, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Northern Star is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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