Westgold Resources Limited has strengthened its climate-related governance and emissions data management, progressing the development of a business-wide decarbonisation roadmap and setting an internal emissions intensity target. In FY26, the company reported an increase in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 15.8% and 15.6%, respectively, compared to FY25, reflecting operational growth and portfolio changes.
Material Actions and Disclosures
Westgold’s emissions data for FY26 reflects operational growth and portfolio changes, with absolute energy use and emissions increasing as mining activity, material movement, and production grew. Despite this, emissions intensity per ounce of gold produced decreased by 2.4% and 2.6%, respectively, compared to FY25. On a like-for-like basis, GHG emissions intensity decreased by 14.6% compared to FY25.
During the year, Westgold:
- Prepared its inaugural AASB S2 climate-related financial disclosures for inclusion in the FY26 Financial Report.
- Developed its first business-wide decarbonisation roadmap.
- Progressed an internal Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity target, with Board approval obtained in FY27.
- Improved emissions and energy data systems to support more frequent reporting, financial modelling, and assurance requirements.
Forward Commitments
Westgold aims to incorporate decarbonisation considerations into business planning, mine planning, and capital allocation processes. The company will continue to reduce diesel consumption through hybrid solar-LNG power systems in the Murchison, improving energy efficiency and reducing operating costs.
Westgold’s decarbonisation roadmap has identified opportunities across power supply, renewable energy, energy efficiency, fuel use, electrification, ventilation, and solar water pumping. The roadmap is intended to inform operational improvements and will be reviewed periodically as technology, operating conditions, and business assumptions evolve.
Westgold’s approach to managing material climate-related risks focuses on practical, cost-effective initiatives that support reliable and productive operations. The company is committed to delivering a clear, technically feasible, and cost-effective pathway to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity over time.
Westgold’s Sustainability Committee oversees sustainability strategy, performance, and disclosures, including climate-related matters. The committee meets four times a year, with climate-related matters forming a standing agenda item at each meeting.