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Northern Star Resources Ltd

Common Name
Northern Star Resources
Country
Australia
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Gold
Employees
N/A
Ticker
NST
Exchange
ASX
Description
Northern Star Resources Limited is an Australian gold mining company engaged in the exploration, development, mining, and processing of gold deposits. The company operates a diversified portfolio of h...

Northern Star Resources's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Northern Star Resources completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Northern Star Resources has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Northern Star Resources’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Northern Star Resources's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
a. Northern Star Resources's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
b. Northern Star Resources's Financial & Extra-Financial Disclosure 2023
b. Northern Star Resources's Financial & Extra-Financial Disclosure 2023

Insights into Northern Star Resources's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofNorthern Star Resources amounted to1,233,730metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Northern Star Resourcesincreased by 2.61%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Northern Star Resources's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e+5%+17%0%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Northern Star Resources's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Northern Star Resources were 788,136 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Northern Star Resources reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Northern Star Resources's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 22.72%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Northern Star Resources's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Northern Star Resources's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a

What are Northern Star Resources's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Northern Star Resources reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 445,594 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Northern Star Resources reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Northern Star Resources's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Northern Star Resources's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Northern Star Resources's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Northern Star Resources's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Northern Star Resources use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Northern Star Resources reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Northern Star Resources's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into Northern Star Resources's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Northern Star Resources reported 665,134 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Northern Star Resources includes a breakdown across 8of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Northern Star Resources's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e+67%+6%
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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Northern Star Resources's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Northern Star Resources reported total Scope 3 emissions of 665,134 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 99.97%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.03%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Northern Star Resources's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Northern Star Resources's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Northern Star Resources disclose?

In 2024, Northern Star Resources reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Northern Star Resources's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Northern Star Resources's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 342,114 tCOâ‚‚e(51.44%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 204,851 tCOâ‚‚e(30.8%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 52,525 tCOâ‚‚e(7.9%)

Northern Star Resources's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(7.9%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(30.8%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(51.4%)

Insights into Northern Star Resources’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Northern Star Resources reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 788,136 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 3,282 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 240.11 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Northern Star Resources's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2,00020,000200,0002,000,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)501,00010,000200,0002,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)SFEndeavour MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 646,163 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,698Scope 1 Intensity: 174.74 tCO2e/$MPolyusYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,310,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 589,214Scope 1 Intensity: 2.22 tCO2e/$MPan American SilverYear: 2024Scope 1: 294,022 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,887Scope 1 Intensity: 75.64 tCO2e/$MEmerald ResourcesYear: 2025Scope 1: 54,625 tCO2eRevenue: $M 283Scope 1 Intensity: 192.79 tCO2e/$MAlamos GoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 158,159 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,347Scope 1 Intensity: 117.42 tCO2e/$MMMGYear: 2024Scope 1: 648,866 tCO2eRevenue: $M 35,016Scope 1 Intensity: 18.53 tCO2e/$MSSShandong Gold MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 308,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,307Scope 1 Intensity: 27.30 tCO2e/$MB2GoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 662,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,623Scope 1 Intensity: 252.41 tCO2e/$MSSR MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 209,190 tCO2eRevenue: $M 996Scope 1 Intensity: 210.11 tCO2e/$MAgnico Eagle MinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,119,142 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,425Scope 1 Intensity: 97.95 tCO2e/$MNew GoldYear: 2023Scope 1: 142,937 tCO2eRevenue: $M 786Scope 1 Intensity: 181.74 tCO2e/$MPerseus MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 215,219 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,046Scope 1 Intensity: 205.80 tCO2e/$MEldorado GoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 110,424 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,825Scope 1 Intensity: 60.50 tCO2e/$MEquinox GoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 301,539 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,514Scope 1 Intensity: 199.15 tCO2e/$MFFFortuna MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 119,698 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,491Scope 1 Intensity: 80.31 tCO2e/$MHarley-DavidsonYear: 2023Scope 1: 50,810 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,836Scope 1 Intensity: 8.71 tCO2e/$MIAMGOLDYear: 2024Scope 1: 483,348 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,252Scope 1 Intensity: 214.65 tCO2e/$MBarrick MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,127,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,857Scope 1 Intensity: 343.12 tCO2e/$MGold Road ResourcesYear: 2023Scope 1: 104,383 tCO2eRevenue: $M 322Scope 1 Intensity: 324.42 tCO2e/$MCapricorn MetalsYear: 2023Scope 1: 79,684 tCO2eRevenue: $M 214Scope 1 Intensity: 372.80 tCO2e/$MCoeur MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 212,870 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,054Scope 1 Intensity: 201.96 tCO2e/$MLundin GoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 35,401 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,649Scope 1 Intensity: 21.47 tCO2e/$MZhaojin Mining IndustryYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,019 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,724Scope 1 Intensity: 15.09 tCO2e/$MNorthern Star ResourcesYear: 2024Scope 1: 788,136 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,282Scope 1 Intensity: 240.11 tCO2e/$M

How does Northern Star Resources's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Northern Star Resources reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 240.11 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 174.74, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Northern Star Resources rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Northern Star Resources ranked 20 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Northern Star Resources among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Northern Star Resources's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Northern Star Resources reported a total carbon footprint of 1,898,864 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.64% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Northern Star Resources's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 41.51% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 35.03%.a

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