Freeport Mcmoran
Freeport-McMoRan Inc., commonly referred to as FCX, is a leading international mining company headquartered in the United States. Established in 1912, Freeport-McMoRan has grown to become a prominent player in the mining industry, with significant operations in North America, South America, and Indonesia. The company primarily focuses on the extraction of copper, gold, and molybdenum, offering unique products that are essential for various industrial applications. With a strong commitment to sustainable mining practices, Freeport-McMoRan has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in environmental stewardship and community engagement. As one of the largest copper producers globally, the company holds a significant market position, contributing to the global supply chain while prioritising responsible resource management.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Freeport Mcmoran's score of 33 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Freeport Mcmoran's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Freeport-McMoRan reported global carbon emissions of approximately 7,971,278,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,139,523,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,831,755,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,428,197,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects the company's ongoing commitment to addressing climate change, although it has not set a net-zero target. In previous years, emissions have varied, with 2022 emissions totalling about 7,685,286,000 kg CO2e, and 2021 emissions at approximately 7,189,714,000 kg CO2e. Notably, in 2020, emissions were reported at around 7,090,429,000 kg CO2e, indicating a trend of fluctuating emissions levels. Freeport-McMoRan has not established specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and has removed its near-term target status as of April 2022. The company operates in the mining sector, focusing on iron, aluminium, and other metals, and is headquartered in the United States. While it has made strides in emissions reporting, its lack of long-term reduction commitments highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate strategy.
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Get Started| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 4,793,264,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,201,061,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 618,819,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Freeport Mcmoran is committed to some 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.
