Minerals Technologies
Minerals Technologies Inc., commonly referred to as MTI, is a leading global provider of specialty minerals and related services, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1992, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Operating within the minerals industry, MTI focuses on innovative solutions in areas such as paper, plastics, and construction. Their core products, including precipitated calcium carbonate and talc, are renowned for their quality and performance, setting them apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, Minerals Technologies has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for various industries. The company’s dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction continues to drive its success on a global scale.
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Minerals Technologies's score of 42 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Minerals Technologies's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Minerals Technologies, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,616,880 kg CO2e, comprising 351,590,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 110,098,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Notably, the company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 5,228,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from various activities such as the use of sold products and upstream transportation. Over the years, Minerals Technologies has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. From 2018 to 2023, the company has achieved a reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, decreasing from approximately 596,454,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to 461,688,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This represents a significant effort in emissions management within the chemicals sector. While the company has not set a net-zero target, it is committed to near-term reduction initiatives, as indicated by its status with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is actively working towards establishing more structured reduction targets to further enhance its climate commitments.
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Get Started| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 441,881,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 154,573,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Minerals Technologies is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
