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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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, 145,847,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,511,634,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions primarily included 53,066,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. In 2023, the company recorded 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, which included 63,027,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Westgold's emissions intensity per ounce for Scope 1 and Scope 2 in 2024 was reported at 640.0 kg CO2e/oz, a slight improvement from 660.0 kg CO2e/oz in 2023. Despite these figures, Westgold Resources has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 143,858,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 60,024,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
