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Royal Gold

Royal Gold, Inc., a prominent player in the precious metals industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and internationally. Founded in 1981, the company has established itself as a leading gold-focused royalty and streaming firm, providing investors with exposure to gold and other precious metals without the operational risks associated with traditional mining. Royal Gold's unique business model involves acquiring and managing royalties and streams on mining properties, allowing it to generate revenue while minimising capital expenditures. The company has achieved notable milestones, including a diverse portfolio of high-quality assets and a strong market position, making it a trusted name among investors seeking stability in the volatile commodities market. With a commitment to sustainable practices, Royal Gold continues to set itself apart in the competitive landscape of the mining sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Royal Gold'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.

12

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

Royal Gold's score of 12 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Royal Gold's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Royal Gold reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 195,843,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 156,767,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 39,076,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a reduction from 2021, where total emissions were approximately 217,660,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 181,167,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 36,494,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Royal Gold has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a significant decrease in emissions intensity from 850 kg CO2e per ounce in 2019 to 740 kg CO2e per ounce in 2022. However, the company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus. Overall, Royal Gold's emissions data reflects a trend towards lower emissions, aligning with broader industry efforts to address climate change and improve sustainability practices.

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Scope 1
151,552,000
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Scope 2
58,031,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Royal Gold'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. Royal Gold is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low 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.

Royal Gold 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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