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Precious Metal Production
AU
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West African Resources Limited

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West African Resources Limited, often referred to as WAF, is a prominent gold exploration and development company headquartered in Australia. Established in 2010, the company has made significant strides in the West African mining sector, particularly in Burkina Faso, where it operates its flagship asset, the Sanbrado Gold Project. WAF is dedicated to the exploration and production of high-quality gold, leveraging advanced mining techniques and sustainable practices. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the successful transition from exploration to production, positioning itself as a key player in the region. With a focus on delivering exceptional value through its unique projects, West African Resources Limited continues to strengthen its market position and contribute to the growth of the gold industry in West Africa.

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6

Industry Average

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

West African Resources Limited's score of 6 is lower than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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West African Resources Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, West African Resources Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 168,660,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 207,946,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This follows a previous year (2023) where the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of around 129,068,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 128,540,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to monitoring and reporting its emissions, although there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate strategy. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while emissions data is being tracked, formal commitments to reduce emissions have not yet been established. West African Resources Limited operates without cascaded emissions data from a parent company, indicating that all reported figures are derived directly from their own operations. The company is headquartered in Australia and is actively engaged in the mining sector, which is often scrutinised for its environmental impact. Overall, while West African Resources Limited has made strides in emissions reporting, further development of climate commitments and reduction strategies will be essential for aligning with industry standards and addressing climate change effectively.

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Scope 1
76,461,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. West African Resources Limited's primary industry is Precious metals, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 West African Resources Limited is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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.

West African Resources 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.

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