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The Perth Mint

The Perth Mint, officially known as The Western Australian Mint, is a premier precious metals enterprise headquartered in Perth, Australia. Established in 1899, it has a rich history of refining and minting gold, silver, and platinum, serving both local and international markets. The Perth Mint is renowned for its high-quality bullion products, including coins, bars, and unique collectibles, which are crafted with exceptional precision and artistry. As a leader in the precious metals industry, The Perth Mint holds a significant position in the global market, recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. With a focus on transparency and security, it offers a range of services, including storage and investment options, making it a trusted choice for investors and collectors alike. The Perth Mint continues to uphold its legacy as a symbol of excellence in the world of precious metals.

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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

The Perth Mint's score of 17 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Perth Mint's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, The Perth Mint reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,669,100 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 329,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1, totalling about 6,998,200 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction from 2021, when total emissions were approximately 22,008,500 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 212,900 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 9,090,600 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 12,705,000 kg CO2e. The Perth Mint has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, the substantial decrease in emissions from 2021 to 2024 indicates a proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint. The organisation's emissions data reflects its commitment to sustainability, particularly in reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which are directly associated with its operations and energy consumption. Overall, The Perth Mint's emissions strategy aligns with industry standards, focusing on transparency and accountability in its climate impact reporting.

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Scope 1
212,900
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000,000
Scope 2
9,090,600
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
50,820,000
00,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Perth Mint's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very 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 The Perth Mint is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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The Perth Mint 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
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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