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.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Rio Tinto's score of 31 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Rio Tinto's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Rio Tinto reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,300,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 23,300,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 9,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Historically, Rio Tinto's emissions have fluctuated, with significant emissions recorded in previous years. For instance, in 2022, the total emissions were about 30,300,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions contributing significantly to this figure. The company has not outlined specific strategies for reducing its carbon footprint, indicating a potential area for improvement in its climate commitments. Rio Tinto's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing both direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2) emissions, as well as the broader Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for a substantial portion of their total emissions in previous years. The lack of defined reduction targets suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions, it may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with global sustainability goals.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,200,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 17,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Rio Tinto is not committed to any 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.
