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Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited

Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited, commonly referred to as Saracen, is a prominent Australian gold mining company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Established in 2010, Saracen has rapidly evolved within the mining sector, focusing primarily on gold exploration and production across its key operational regions in Western Australia. The company is renowned for its high-quality gold assets, including the Carosue Dam and Thunderbox operations, which contribute significantly to its robust portfolio. Saracen's commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative extraction techniques sets it apart in the competitive landscape. With a strong market position, Saracen has achieved notable milestones, including substantial production increases and strategic acquisitions, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the Australian gold industry.

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How does Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited'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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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.

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Industry Benchmark

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Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 180,037,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 62,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 180,099,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint across its operations. Over the years, Saracen's emissions have shown a general upward trend, with Scope 1 emissions increasing from about 31,749,000 kg CO2e in 2010 to the peak of 185,225,000 kg CO2e in 2017. The company has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon emissions, nor has it committed to any climate pledges. As a mining company headquartered in Australia, Saracen operates in an industry that is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact. The absence of defined reduction strategies may pose challenges as stakeholders demand greater accountability and action on climate change.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited'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. Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high 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.

Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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