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Shanta Gold

Shanta Gold Limited, commonly referred to as Shanta Gold, is a prominent gold mining company headquartered in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar (GG). Founded in 2001, the company has established a strong presence in East Africa, particularly in Tanzania, where it operates several key projects, including the New Luika Gold Mine and the Singida Gold Project. Specialising in the exploration, development, and production of gold, Shanta Gold is recognised for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and community engagement. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful expansion of its production capacity and a robust pipeline of exploration projects. With a focus on high-grade gold deposits, Shanta Gold has positioned itself as a competitive player in the global mining industry, consistently delivering value to its stakeholders.

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19

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20

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Shanta Gold's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Shanta Gold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 44,726,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 36,750,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 7,976,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a slight decrease from 2021, where total emissions were approximately 41,764,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 42,360,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 5,404,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 37,913,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 37,913,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 4,000,000 kg CO2e. Shanta Gold has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company continues to report on its emissions but lacks defined targets under frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, Shanta Gold's emissions intensity has shown variability, with reported emissions intensity of approximately 730 kg CO2e per ounce of gold sold in 2021, decreasing to about 710 kg CO2e per ounce in 2022. The company is headquartered in "GG" and remains focused on monitoring its carbon footprint as part of its sustainability efforts.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shanta Gold's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Shanta Gold is in GG, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Shanta Gold 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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