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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

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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.

6

Industry Benchmark

Assore Limited's score of 9 is higher than 56% 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

As of the latest available data from 2019, Assore Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,248,061,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from Scope 1, which totalled about 372,600,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 875,461,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific targets for emissions reduction or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy. In previous years, Assore's emissions have shown variability, with 2018 emissions recorded at about 1,249,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 369,573,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 804,490,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has not provided data for Scope 3 emissions in 2019, but in 2018, these were approximately 79,589,000 kg CO2e. Assore's commitment to addressing climate change is essential, especially given the increasing scrutiny on carbon emissions within the mining and minerals sector. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that Assore may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with industry standards and stakeholder expectations.

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Scope 1
507,210,000
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0,000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
1,142,684,000
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000,000
000,000,000
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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 medium 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. This request for Assore Limited is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Assore Limited 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.

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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