Lithium Americas Corp., a leading player in the lithium industry, is headquartered in California and operates primarily in North America and South America. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on the development of lithium resources essential for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy storage. Lithium Americas is renowned for its flagship projects, including the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada and the Cauchari-Olaroz project in Argentina, both of which are pivotal in addressing the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. The company’s commitment to environmentally responsible practices and innovative extraction techniques sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Lithium Americas has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a key contributor to the global transition towards clean energy.
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In 2023, Lithium Americas Corp reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,470 kg CO2e, comprising about 5,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 100 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company disclosed Scope 3 emissions of about 6,500 kg CO2e, specifically from purchased goods and services. This represents a reduction from the previous year's total emissions of approximately 6,020 kg CO2e. For 2024, the company anticipates emissions to include about 6,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 100 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 6,800 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite these figures, Lithium Americas Corp has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, while the company has made strides in reducing its emissions, further commitments and targets could enhance its climate action efforts.
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2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 5,960 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
Scope 2 | 70 | 000 | 000 |
Scope 3 | - | 0,000 | 0,000 |
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Lithium Americas Corp 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.