Golden Star Resources Ltd., commonly referred to as Golden Star, is a prominent gold mining company headquartered in Ghana (GH). Established in 1994, the company has made significant strides in the mining industry, focusing primarily on gold exploration, development, and production. With operations centred in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, Golden Star is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and community engagement.
The company’s flagship assets include the Wassa and Prestea mines, which are distinguished by their high-grade gold deposits and efficient production methods. Golden Star has achieved notable milestones, including the successful transition to underground mining at Prestea, enhancing its market position as a reliable gold producer. With a strong emphasis on innovation and environmental stewardship, Golden Star Resources continues to be a key player in the global gold market.
-9 vs industry average
Golden Star Resources’s score of 9 is lower than 27% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 66% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Golden Star Resources's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Golden Star Resources, headquartered in Ghana (GH), reported total emissions of approximately 36,520,000 kg CO2e, comprising 26,820,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 6,977,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a gap in their reporting. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives, Golden Star Resources is part of a corporate family that includes Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co., Ltd., which may influence its climate commitments. However, no specific climate pledges or SBTi targets have been identified for the company. The emissions data reflects a commitment to transparency, although the lack of comprehensive reduction strategies suggests an opportunity for improvement in their climate action efforts.
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Golden Star Resources’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co.,Ltd.
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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