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.
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Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited's score of 7 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2021, Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 86,344,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 75,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marked a significant reduction from 2020, where emissions were approximately 180,037,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 62,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The data indicates a commitment to reducing operational emissions, although no Scope 3 emissions data has been disclosed. Saracen's emissions data is cascaded from its own reporting, with no specific reduction targets or climate pledges identified in the available information. The company has not set any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets, nor does it appear to have formalised climate commitments beyond its current emissions reporting. Overall, Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited demonstrates a focus on tracking and reporting its carbon emissions, reflecting an awareness of its environmental impact within the mining industry.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 31,749,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 38,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

