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West African Resources Limited

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does West African Resources 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.

9

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.

1

Industry Benchmark

West African Resources Limited's score of 9 is higher than 61% 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 2023, West African Resources Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 196,500,000 kg CO2e, comprising 196,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 127,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 150,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, with Scope 1 emissions rising from about 121,371,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 107,676,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to carbon accounting. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their initiatives. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests that West African Resources Limited may need to enhance its climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability. Overall, while the company has made strides in emissions reporting, the lack of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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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 high 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. West African Resources Limited is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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