Royal Gold, Inc., a prominent player in the precious metals industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1981, the company has established itself as a leading royalty and streaming company, primarily focusing on gold and silver. With significant operations in North America, South America, and Australia, Royal Gold has built a diverse portfolio of high-quality assets.
The company’s unique business model allows it to provide financing to mining companies in exchange for royalties on future production, setting it apart in the competitive landscape. Royal Gold's strategic acquisitions and partnerships have solidified its market position, making it a trusted name among investors seeking exposure to precious metals. With a commitment to sustainable practices and responsible mining, Royal Gold continues to achieve notable milestones in the industry.
-8 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Precious Metal Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Precious Metal Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 54% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2023
Reported emissions
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Royal Gold's reported carbon emissions
Royal Gold, Inc. is a US-based precious metals company. **2023 Emissions:** Royal Gold's total reported emissions for 2023 were approximately 197,000,000 kg CO2e. The available data does not specify the breakdown by scope (Scope 1, 2, or 3) for this year. **2022 Emissions:** In 2022, Royal Gold reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling approximately 196,000,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 2 emissions of approximately 39,076,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 data for this year was not available. **2021 Emissions:** For 2021, Royal Gold's Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 218,000,000 kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of approximately 181,167,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 36,494,000 kg CO2e. **2020 Emissions:** In 2020, the company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to approximately 211,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 156,357,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 54,690,000 kg CO2e. **2019 Emissions:** Royal Gold reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 227,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019. This consisted of approximately 163,224,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 63,751,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. **2018 Emissions:** The company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2018 were approximately 210,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 151,552,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 58,031,000 kg CO2e. **Climate Commitments:** Royal Gold does not currently have publicly disclosed reduction targets or commitments through SBTi or the Climate Pledge. The company's sustainability reporting focuses on emissions intensity metrics, such as Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity per Net GEO, which was reported as 780.0 for 2023, 740.0 for 2022, 790.0 for 2021, 770.0 for 2020, 850.0 for 2019, and 810.0 for 2018. Scope 3 emissions data is not yet available.
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