Novagold Resources
Novagold Resources Inc., a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations in Alaska and British Columbia. Founded in 1984, the company has established itself as a leader in gold exploration and development, focusing primarily on its flagship Donlin Gold project, which is one of the largest undeveloped gold deposits in the world. Novagold is dedicated to sustainable mining practices, emphasising environmental stewardship and community engagement. The company’s unique approach combines advanced exploration techniques with a commitment to responsible resource management, setting it apart in the competitive mining sector. With a strong market position and notable achievements, including strategic partnerships and significant resource discoveries, Novagold continues to drive innovation and growth in the gold mining landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Novagold Resources'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
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Industry Benchmark
Novagold Resources's score of 10 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Novagold Resources's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Novagold Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,455,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 1,235,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 220,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, where emissions were about 2,633,000 kg CO2e, primarily from Scope 1. In 2021, the company recorded approximately 1,140,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and about 34,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. The data indicates a fluctuating trend in emissions, with a peak in 2022. Despite these figures, Novagold Resources has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges, which may limit their commitment to addressing climate change. The absence of defined reduction initiatives suggests a need for enhanced strategies to mitigate their carbon footprint in the mining industry.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,565,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Novagold Resources is not committed to any 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.
