Public Profile

Westgold Resources

Westgold Resources Limited, commonly referred to as Westgold, is a prominent Australian gold producer headquartered in Australia. Established in 2008, the company has rapidly evolved within the mining industry, focusing primarily on gold exploration and production across its major operational regions in Western Australia. Westgold is renowned for its high-quality gold assets, including the Cue Gold Operations and the Meekatharra Gold Operations, which contribute significantly to its robust portfolio. The company prides itself on its sustainable mining practices and innovative processing techniques, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, Westgold has achieved notable milestones, including significant increases in production and resource expansion. As a key player in the Australian gold sector, Westgold Resources continues to strengthen its market position through strategic growth and a focus on delivering value to its stakeholders.

DitchCarbon Score

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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Westgold Resources's score of 49 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Westgold Resources's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Westgold Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,366,962,000 kg CO2e, comprising 169,576,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 106,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,366,962,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its emissions intensity, achieving approximately 660 kg CO2e per ounce for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2023. Over the years, Westgold's emissions have fluctuated, with Scope 1 emissions increasing from 143,858,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 184,993,000 kg CO2e in 2022, before decreasing to 169,576,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 2 emissions have remained relatively low, while Scope 3 emissions have seen significant increases, peaking at approximately 2,366,962,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these figures, Westgold has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at achieving net-zero emissions. The company continues to monitor its emissions and report on its performance, indicating a commitment to sustainability within the mining industry.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
143,858,000
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Scope 2
60,024,000
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Scope 3
57,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Westgold Resources's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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. Westgold Resources is headquartered in AF, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Westgold Resources 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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