PanAust Sustainability Profile
PanAust Limited, headquartered in Australia, is a prominent player in the mining and metals industry, primarily focused on copper and gold production. Founded in 1975, the company has established a strong operational presence in Southeast Asia, particularly in Laos, where it operates the Phu Kham and Ban Houayxai mines. PanAust is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and community engagement, setting it apart in the sector. The company’s core services include exploration, mining, and processing, with a focus on delivering high-quality copper and gold products. With a solid market position, PanAust has achieved significant milestones, including successful expansions and a reputation for operational excellence, making it a key contributor to the region's economic development.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
PanAust's score of 20 is lower than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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PanAust's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, PanAust reported total carbon emissions of approximately 205,054,000 kg CO2e, comprising 172,278,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 31,376,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marked a reduction from 2020, where emissions were about 244,318,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 203,224,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 41,094,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, emissions were even higher at approximately 265,031,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 215,221,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 50,681,000 kg CO2e. PanAust has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and similarly targeting Scope 2 emissions for the same timeframe. These targets reflect the company's commitment to achieving significant reductions in its carbon footprint as part of its sustainability strategy. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from its operations. PanAust's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the reported figures are specific to its operations.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 145,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - |
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PanAust'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.
PanAust 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.
