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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.

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45

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

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Westgold Resources's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Westgold Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,611,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 145,847,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 145,847,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, alongside a significant 1,511,634,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 2,366,962,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 169,576,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching 2,366,962,000 kg CO2e. Westgold has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they have consistently reported emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. The company’s emissions intensity per ounce for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was reported at 640.0 kg CO2e/oz in 2024, reflecting their ongoing efforts to monitor and manage their carbon footprint. Overall, while Westgold Resources has not set formal reduction targets, their comprehensive emissions reporting suggests an awareness of their climate impact and a potential pathway towards future sustainability initiatives.

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Scope 1
143,858,000
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Scope 2
60,024,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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. This request for Westgold Resources is in AF, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Westgold Resources 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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