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Westgold Resources

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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

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25

Industry Benchmark

Westgold Resources's score of 45 is higher than 70% 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 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 1,511,634,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which includes 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 at 2,366,962,000 kg CO2e, including 63,027,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. For 2022, emissions were reported at approximately 2,248,255,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 184,993,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 118,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 2,248,255,000 kg CO2e, including 43,054,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Westgold Resources has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, and there are no climate pledges or SBTi targets reported. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Westgold Resources Limited. Overall, the company is actively disclosing its emissions across all three scopes, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
143,858,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
60,024,000
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00,000,000
000,000
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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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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.

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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
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UN Global Compact
RE 100
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