Arafura Resources Limited, commonly referred to as Arafura, is an Australian company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Founded in 2000, Arafura has established itself in the mining and resources sector, focusing primarily on the development of rare earth elements. The company’s flagship project, the Nolans Project, is located in the Northern Territory and is notable for its high-quality neodymium and praseodymium products, essential for various high-tech applications. Arafura is committed to sustainable practices and has made significant strides in securing its position within the global rare earth market. With a strong emphasis on innovation and environmental responsibility, Arafura Resources is poised to play a crucial role in the supply chain for clean energy technologies and advanced manufacturing.
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In 2023, Arafura Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 722,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 678,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and around 44,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 69,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 12,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 57,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, Arafura Resources anticipates a reduction in total emissions to approximately 591,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions projected at about 548,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 43,000 kg CO2e. Despite these fluctuations in emissions, Arafura Resources has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company is committed to addressing its carbon footprint, but further details on its climate commitments and strategies remain unspecified.
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Add to project2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 12,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 57,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Arafura Resources 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.