- Increased total recordable injuries and injury frequency rate.
- Malaria cases exceeding 6% of clinic attendance.
- Power outages due to insufficient supply, line disruption, and maintenance issues in Ghana.
- 8% female representation in the workforce, below the 20% target.
Golden Star Resources
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Golden Star Resources disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 90.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 combined in 2021). By scope: Scope 1: 26.8K tCO2e; Scope 2: 69.8K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
90.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 combined in 2021)
2021
Water Usage
4.0K ML
2021
Waste
565 kt waste rock; 2,752,000 L sludges
2021
Energy Use
753.2K GJ
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 26.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 69.8K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 100% conformance with statutory monitoring programs and all limits and guidelines for air, water, air blast overpressure, and blast-induced ground vibration standards. Zero significant or reportable environmental spills or incidents.
- Successfully constructed and optimized the Paste Backfill Plant project, improving underground operations.
- Transitioned to a different energy mix at Wassa operations, improving energy supply security and potentially flattening the load profile.
- Collaboration with the local District Assembly to access waste rock for use as quarry products, supplying 180,650 tonnes of aggregates.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 20% female representation in the workforce by 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernancePeopleSocial ExcellenceEnvironmental Stewardship