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Lead, Zinc, and Tin Processing
ZA
updated 2 months ago

Assore Limited Sustainability Profile

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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.

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9

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Assore Limited's score of 9 is lower than 66% 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 total carbon emissions of approximately 1,244,428,000 kg CO2e for the year 2017. This figure includes about 377,768,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 866,660,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. In terms of historical emissions, Assore's Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for 2015 were about 533,014,000 kg CO2e and 1,094,366,000 kg CO2e, respectively, while in 2014, the figures were approximately 507,210,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 1,142,684,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Currently, Assore Limited has not set any specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data reported is cascaded from the parent company, Assore Limited, with no additional climate pledges or initiatives noted at this time.

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201420152017
Scope 1
507,210,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
1,142,684,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Assore Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Assore Limited's primary industry is Lead, Zinc, and Tin Processing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Assore Limited's Location?

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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. This request for Assore Limited is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Assore Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Assore Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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