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Compass Minerals

Compass Minerals International, Inc., commonly referred to as Compass Minerals, is a leading provider of essential minerals headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1993, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America and South America, focusing primarily on the production of salt, plant nutrients, and magnesium chloride. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Compass Minerals offers unique products that cater to various industries, including agriculture, de-icing, and water treatment. The company is recognised for its high-quality offerings, which have positioned it as a market leader in the minerals sector. Notable achievements include significant advancements in production efficiency and a robust supply chain that supports its diverse customer base.

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33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Non-Metallic Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Compass Minerals's score of 33 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Compass Minerals's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Compass Minerals reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 300,386,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity accounting for about 70,601,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, upstream transportation and distribution (Scope 3) contributed approximately 450,943,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2018, the company’s total emissions were about 841,191,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 221,747,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 89,122,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 530,322,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in total emissions over the years. Compass Minerals has set a near-term target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5% by fiscal 2025, using a fiscal 2021 baseline. This commitment reflects the company's ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint across operations. Overall, Compass Minerals is actively working towards lowering its greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate action and sustainability.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Compass Minerals's primary industry is Other non-metallic mineral products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Compass Minerals is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Compass Minerals is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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