Sandfire Resources
Sandfire Resources NL, commonly referred to as Sandfire, is a prominent mining and exploration company headquartered in California. Established in 2003, Sandfire has made significant strides in the mining industry, particularly in copper and gold production. The company operates primarily in Australia and has expanded its footprint to include projects in various international regions. Specialising in the development and operation of high-quality mining assets, Sandfire is renowned for its flagship DeGrussa Copper-Gold Mine, which has consistently delivered strong production results. The company’s commitment to sustainable practices and innovative technologies sets it apart in the competitive mining sector. With a robust portfolio and a focus on growth, Sandfire Resources continues to solidify its position as a key player in the global mining landscape.
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Sandfire Resources's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sandfire Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 313,500,000 kg CO2e, comprising 108,303,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 203,597,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,686,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from processing of sold products (284,738,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (163,384,000 kg CO2e). For 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 42,629,000 kg CO2e in Australia, with 42,581,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 48,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Global emissions for the same year were approximately 148,564,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 148,565,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 7,009,000 kg CO2e. Sandfire Resources has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050, using 2022 as the baseline year. Near-term targets include a 42% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030. Additionally, the company plans for 34.1% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by 2029. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 83,167,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 138,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 |
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