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Ascot Resources

Ascot Resources Ltd., commonly referred to as Ascot, is a prominent mining company headquartered in Canada. Established in 2007, Ascot focuses on the exploration and development of gold and silver projects, primarily in the renowned Golden Triangle region of British Columbia. The company has made significant strides in the mining industry, particularly with its flagship asset, the Premier Gold Project, which showcases its commitment to sustainable mining practices. Ascot Resources is dedicated to delivering high-quality precious metals, leveraging advanced technologies and innovative methodologies to enhance operational efficiency. With a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, Ascot has positioned itself as a leader in responsible mining. The company’s notable achievements include successful resource expansions and strategic partnerships, solidifying its reputation within the competitive landscape of the mining sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ascot Resources'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.

20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Mining 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Ascot Resources's score of 20 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ascot Resources's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ascot Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,249,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 9,249,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 34,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reached about 9,283,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant increase from 2022, when the company emitted approximately 4,333,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and about 35,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, resulting in a total of around 4,368,000 kg CO2e. Ascot Resources has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company has reported a consistent GHG emissions intensity of about 210 kg CO2e per gold ounce produced across the years. While no formal climate pledges or reduction targets have been established, Ascot Resources continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an awareness of its environmental impact within the mining industry.

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Scope 1
4,333,000
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Scope 2
35,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ascot Resources's primary industry is Precious metal ores and concentrates, which is medium 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. This request for Ascot Resources is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ascot 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
Reduction Actions

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