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Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto Group, commonly referred to as Rio Tinto, is a leading global mining and metals company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1873, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Australia, North America, and Africa. Specialising in the extraction and production of essential minerals such as aluminium, copper, diamonds, gold, and iron ore, Rio Tinto is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in mining technology. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, Rio Tinto has positioned itself as a market leader in the mining industry, consistently delivering high-quality products that meet the demands of a diverse global market. The company's focus on responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship sets it apart, making it a preferred partner for industries reliant on critical minerals.

DitchCarbon Score

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60

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron and Steel Production 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Rio Tinto's score of 60 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rio Tinto's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Rio Tinto reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,900,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 9,300,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 43,200,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its net Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, relative to 2018 levels, and to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to climate action. In 2019, Rio Tinto's emissions were reported at approximately 26,900,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 23,100,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 8,400,000,000 kg CO2e. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint through various initiatives and strategies aimed at sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rio Tinto's primary industry is Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof, 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 Rio Tinto is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Rio Tinto is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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