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Perseus Mining

Perseus Mining Limited, commonly referred to as Perseus, is a prominent gold production and exploration company headquartered in Australia. Established in 2003, the company has made significant strides in the West African gold sector, with major operations in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. Perseus is primarily engaged in the exploration, development, and production of gold, boasting a portfolio that includes the Edikan and Sissingué mines. With a commitment to sustainable mining practices, Perseus Mining has achieved notable milestones, including the successful transition to a multi-mine operation. The company is recognised for its strong market position, consistently delivering high-quality gold and maintaining a focus on operational excellence. Perseus Mining stands out in the industry for its innovative approach and dedication to maximising shareholder value while contributing positively to local communities.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Perseus Mining'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.

31

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.

7

Industry Benchmark

Perseus Mining's score of 31 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Perseus Mining's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Perseus Mining reported total carbon emissions of approximately 275,082,000 kg CO2e, comprising 204,198,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 70,884,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 469,510,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a slight decrease in total emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 272,834,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions data across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments. Perseus Mining's emissions intensity per ounce of gold produced has shown variability over the years, with the latest data indicating an emissions intensity of approximately 0.00012 tonnes CO2e per ounce for Scope 1 and 2 combined. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an ongoing commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. Overall, while Perseus Mining has made strides in emissions reporting, further details on specific reduction targets or climate pledges are not available at this time.

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55,648,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Perseus Mining's primary industry is Precious metals, which is high 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. Perseus Mining 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.

Perseus Mining 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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