Sandstorm Gold Royalties
Sandstorm Gold Royalties Inc., headquartered in California, is a prominent player in the precious metals streaming and royalty industry. Founded in 2008, the company has established itself as a leader in providing financing solutions to mining companies, primarily focusing on gold and silver. With a diverse portfolio of over 200 royalties and streams across various operational regions, including North America, South America, and Africa, Sandstorm is well-positioned in the market. The company's unique business model allows it to acquire royalties and streams on mining projects, enabling it to benefit from the upside of production without the associated operational risks. Notable achievements include a strong track record of growth and a commitment to sustainable practices, making Sandstorm Gold Royalties a respected name in the mining sector.
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Sandstorm Gold Royalties's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sandstorm Gold Royalties reported total carbon emissions of approximately 148,500 kg CO2e, with emissions categorised under Scope 2 and Scope 3. Specifically, Scope 2 emissions accounted for about 24,300 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions included business travel at approximately 135,200 kg CO2e and employee commute at about 11,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 93,600 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 30,600 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions from business travel at around 356,600 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in business travel emissions year-on-year. Sandstorm Gold Royalties has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are independently sourced from Sandstorm Gold Ltd. Overall, while Sandstorm Gold Royalties has made strides in tracking and reporting its emissions, further commitments and reduction strategies would enhance its climate action profile.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 25,300 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 148,600 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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Sandstorm Gold Royalties is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
