Red Back Mining Inc., a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in California and operates primarily in West Africa. Founded in the early 2000s, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful development of gold mining projects that have positioned it as a leader in the sector. Specialising in gold exploration and production, Red Back Mining Inc. is known for its innovative approaches to resource extraction and commitment to sustainable practices. The company’s flagship assets, including the Chirano Gold Mine in Ghana, showcase its ability to deliver high-quality products while maintaining operational efficiency. With a strong market presence and a reputation for excellence, Red Back Mining Inc. continues to make strides in the mining landscape, focusing on maximising shareholder value and contributing to local economies.
How does Red Back Mining Inc.'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.
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Red Back Mining Inc.'s score of 42 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Red Back Mining Inc., headquartered in CA, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is part of a corporate family that includes Kinross Gold Corporation, from which it inherits emissions data and climate commitments. As a merged entity, Red Back Mining Inc. aligns its climate initiatives with those of Kinross Gold Corporation. However, no specific reduction targets or climate pledges have been documented for Red Back Mining Inc. at this time. The lack of defined targets suggests that the company may still be in the process of establishing its own climate strategy or may rely on the broader commitments of its parent organization. In summary, while Red Back Mining Inc. does not currently report specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is positioned within a corporate structure that may influence its future climate commitments through its relationship with Kinross Gold Corporation.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 777,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 574,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 172,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000 |
Red Back Mining Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 100% last year and decreased by approximately 100% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 47183799% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Red Back Mining Inc. 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.