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.
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.
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.
Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited's score of 4 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2020, Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 180,037,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 62,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of about 180,099,000 kg CO2e. This marked a notable increase in emissions compared to previous years, reflecting the company's growth and operational scale. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. As of now, there are no documented climate pledges or commitments to align with science-based targets. Saracen's emissions data indicates a trend of increasing emissions over the years, with Scope 1 emissions rising from about 31,749,000 kg CO2e in 2010 to the aforementioned figure in 2020. Overall, while Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited has made strides in expanding its operations, its climate commitments and reduction strategies remain unclear, highlighting an area for potential improvement in sustainability practices.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scope 1 | 31,749,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 38,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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 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.