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Precious Metal Production
CA
updated 8 months ago

Northgate Minerals Corp Sustainability Profile

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Northgate Minerals Corporation, commonly referred to as Northgate, is a prominent player in the mining industry, headquartered in Canada. Established in 1986, the company has made significant strides in gold and copper production, primarily operating in key regions across North America. Northgate is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative extraction techniques, which set it apart in a competitive market. The company’s core offerings include high-quality gold and copper resources, with a focus on maximising operational efficiency and minimising environmental impact. With a strong market position, Northgate has achieved notable milestones, including successful project developments and strategic partnerships that enhance its growth trajectory. As a leader in the mining sector, Northgate Minerals continues to contribute to the industry while prioritising responsible resource management.

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33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Production 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Northgate Minerals Corp's score of 33 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Northgate Minerals Corp's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Alamos Gold Inc.

Northgate Minerals Corp, headquartered in Canada, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Alamos Gold Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. As part of its corporate family relationship, Northgate Minerals Corp inherits climate performance data from Alamos Gold Inc. However, no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been documented for Northgate itself. The lack of reported emissions and reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be developing its climate strategy or aligning with broader corporate sustainability goals set by its parent organization. In the context of the mining industry, companies are increasingly focusing on reducing their carbon footprints and committing to science-based targets. Northgate Minerals Corp's future climate commitments may evolve as it aligns with Alamos Gold Inc.'s sustainability initiatives and industry standards.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
148,255,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
20,592,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Northgate Minerals Corp's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Northgate Minerals Corp's primary industry is Precious metals, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Northgate Minerals Corp's Location?

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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 Northgate Minerals Corp is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Northgate Minerals Corp's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 70% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 62% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
62%
Capital Goods
20%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
14%
Employee Commuting
1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Investments
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Northgate Minerals Corp'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.

Northgate Minerals Corp 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.

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