Oz Minerals, officially known as Oz Minerals Limited, is a prominent Australian mining company headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 2008, the company has rapidly established itself within the mining industry, focusing primarily on copper and gold production. With significant operations in the highly prospective regions of South Australia and Queensland, Oz Minerals is renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable mining practices. The company’s core products include high-quality copper concentrate and gold, which are essential for various industrial applications. Oz Minerals is distinguished by its commitment to responsible resource development and community engagement, positioning itself as a leader in the sector. Notable achievements include its successful integration of advanced technology in mining operations, enhancing efficiency and reducing environmental impact. As a key player in the Australian mining landscape, Oz Minerals continues to drive growth and innovation in the industry.
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In 2022, Oz Minerals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 315,000,000 kg CO2e in Australia, comprising about 87,403,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 227,546,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 557,847,000 kg CO2e globally. Over the years, Oz Minerals has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, the total emissions were about 669,537,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions by approximately 354,537,000 kg CO2e by 2022. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges, but it continues to monitor and report its emissions across all relevant scopes. Oz Minerals' emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change and improve sustainability practices within the mining industry. The company is focused on transparency in its emissions reporting, which is crucial for stakeholders and investors interested in environmental performance.
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2008 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 576,938,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 513,145,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 424,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Oz 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.