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Precious Metal Production
CA
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Red Back Mining Inc. Sustainability Profile

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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.

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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.

42

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.

18

Industry Benchmark

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.

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Red Back Mining Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Kinross Gold Corporation

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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2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
777,000,000
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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

How Carbon Intensive is Red Back Mining Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Red Back Mining Inc.'s primary industry is Precious Metal Production, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Red Back Mining Inc.'s Location?

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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. This request for Red Back Mining Inc. is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Red Back Mining Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

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.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
47183799%
Business Travel
30117318%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
11043017%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5019553%
Capital Goods
4015642%

Red Back Mining Inc.'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.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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