Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited
Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited, commonly referred to as Saracen, is a prominent player in the precious metals industry, headquartered in Australia. Founded in 1988, the company has established itself as a significant force in gold production, primarily operating in Western Australia, a region renowned for its rich mineral resources.
Saracen focuses on the exploration, development, and production of gold, with a commitment to sustainable practices and community engagement. The company’s core operations include the Thunderbox and Carosue Dam gold mines, which are distinguished by their high-grade deposits and efficient processing capabilities.
With a strong market position, Saracen has achieved notable milestones, including substantial increases in production and reserves, solidifying its reputation as a reliable and innovative gold producer in the competitive mining sector.
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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 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited's reported carbon emissions
Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited, an Australian precious metals company, reported Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions totalling approximately 1.17 billion kg CO2e for the year 2021. This figure is composed of approximately 692 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 477 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions.
In the same year, the company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which amounted to approximately 204 million kg CO2e. Significant categories within their Scope 3 emissions for 2021 included purchased goods and services at about 126.8 million kg CO2e, and fuel and energy-related activities at approximately 53.6 million kg CO2e. Employee commute contributed about 15.9 million kg CO2e.
For the year 2020, Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 693 million kg CO2e. This comprised around 313 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 380 million kg CO2e for Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions data was not disclosed for this period.
In 2019, the company's combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 471 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 229 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 242 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was also not available for 2019.
Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited is exploring initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint. The company is assessing the feasibility of electric truck haulage for its operational model, with a timeframe extending to 2025, aiming to impact both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
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Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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