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 Ltd. is an Australian gold mining company engaged in the exploration, development, mining, and sale of gold deposits. Its primary function is to efficiently extract and deliver...

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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Insights into Northern Star Resources's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Northern Star Resources amounted to 1,233,730 metric 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).

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

Northern Star Resources's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • 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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Northern Star Resources's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

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.

The 2024 disclosure of Northern Star Resources includes a breakdown across 8 of 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.

Northern Star Resources's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • 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).

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.

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.

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.

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:

  • 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

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

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.

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%.