Northern Star Resources

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Northern Star Resources doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 26

Northern Star Resources has a DitchCarbon Score of 26 out of 100, indicating a lower performance in sustainability efforts. This score suggests a higher carbon intensity in the company’s operations. The company may need to implement more effective measures to reduce its emissions and improve its sustainability profile.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Northern Star Resources is part of the metals and mining industry, which has a carbon intensity ranking of medium. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Northern Star Resources, located in Australia, operates in a region with a very high carbon intensity rating. This suggests that the company’s sustainability efforts may be challenged by the high carbon footprint associated with the local energy grid and industrial practices.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

3.02%

...this company is doing 3.02% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Northern Star Resources Limited, founded in 2003 and headquartered in the City of Stirling, operates within the metals and mining industry, specifically focusing on gold production. As a prominent Australian gold producer, the company manages several high-grade, low-cost mines, aiming to maintain robust margins with an annual production exceeding 550,000 ounces. Their portfolio includes the Paulsens, Plutonic, Kanowna Belle, Kundana, and Jundee mines, alongside a dedicated exploration effort across a vast 10,000 km² area in Western Australia.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Northern Star Resources

Northern Star Resources could reduce its emissions by 15% by investing in cleaner and more efficient machinery and equipment to enhance operational efficiency.

Bad news, Northern Star Resources hasn't committed to SBTi yet

Northern Star Resources has not yet established specific commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means the company is still in the process of defining clear, science-based emissions reduction targets to align with global efforts to mitigate climate change.
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