Northern Star
Northern Star Resources Limited, commonly referred to as Northern Star, is a prominent Australian gold mining company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Established in 2000, the company has rapidly evolved into a key player in the gold industry, with significant operations across Australia and North America. Northern Star is renowned for its high-quality gold production, focusing on exploration, mining, and processing. The company’s unique approach combines innovative technology with sustainable practices, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, Northern Star has achieved notable milestones, including substantial resource expansions and strategic acquisitions. As a leading gold producer, Northern Star has garnered recognition for its robust financial performance and commitment to shareholder value, positioning itself as a trusted name in the mining sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Northern Star's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Ores 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.
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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2.5 million tonnes CO2e, comprising 1.2 million tonnes from Scope 1, 1.2 million tonnes from Scope 2, and about 630 million tonnes from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, particularly in Scope 1 and 2, which saw emissions of 1.2 million tonnes each. The company has not set specific reduction targets but has been actively participating in climate disclosure initiatives, receiving scores ranging from D to C in recent CDP assessments. These scores indicate a need for improvement in their climate strategies and transparency. Northern Star's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its participation in the CDP, although it has not established formal science-based targets. Overall, Northern Star Resources is navigating a complex landscape of carbon emissions, with a focus on improving its sustainability practices and reporting, while facing challenges in reducing its overall carbon footprint.
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Add to project2018 | 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 committed to some 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.
