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PanAust

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

PanAust's score of 13 is lower than 51% 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 2022, PanAust reported total carbon emissions of approximately 198,839,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 39,025,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 169,176,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Over the years, PanAust's emissions have shown fluctuations. For instance, in 2021, the company recorded emissions of about 172,278,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 31,376,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 138,187,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2020, the figures were approximately 203,224,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 41,094,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 175,972,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Despite these emissions, PanAust has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined reduction strategies suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. Overall, PanAust's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and potential future commitments to reduce their environmental impact.

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Scope 1
185,829,000
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Scope 2
57,820,000
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Scope 3
254,407,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. PanAust's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. PanAust is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

PanAust 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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