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Assore Limited

Assore Limited, a prominent player in the mining and minerals sector, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates primarily in the Southern African region. Founded in 1950, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of iron ore and manganese, catering to both domestic and international markets. With a diverse portfolio that includes mining, processing, and trading of minerals, Assore Limited is renowned for its high-quality products and commitment to sustainable practices. The company’s strategic focus on innovation and efficiency has positioned it favourably within the industry, achieving notable milestones over the decades. As a key supplier to the steel and alloy industries, Assore Limited continues to enhance its market presence, driven by a dedication to excellence and a robust operational framework.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Assore Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

4

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Lead, Zinc, and Tin Processing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

4

Industry Benchmark

Assore Limited's score of 4 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Assore Limited's reported carbon emissions

Assore Limited, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), reported significant carbon emissions in recent years. In 2019, the company emitted approximately 1,248,061 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 372,600,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 875,461,000 kg CO2e, and minimal Scope 3 emissions of about 635,000 kg CO2e. In 2018, total emissions were around 1,174,063 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 369,573,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 804,490,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 79,589,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a complex emissions profile, with a notable reliance on Scope 2 emissions. Despite these figures, Assore Limited has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates in an industry where carbon emissions are a critical concern, and its future commitments to climate action remain to be clarified.

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201420152016201720182019
Scope 1
507,210,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
1,142,684,000
0,000,000,000
000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Assore Limited's primary industry is Lead, zinc and tin and products thereof, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Assore Limited is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Assore Limited 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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