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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In 2024, Northern Star Resources, headquartered in Australia, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,166,635,000 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 slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 1,202,401,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions increased from 1,163,635,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. The Scope 3 emissions also decreased from 629,816,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Northern Star has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to carbon accounting. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their reports. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, with a reported Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity of 45.0 t CO2e per tonne of ore processed. Overall, Northern Star's commitment to transparency in emissions reporting is evident, although further details on reduction initiatives and targets would enhance their climate strategy.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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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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.