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Bushveld Minerals

Bushveld Minerals Limited, a prominent player in the mining and minerals sector, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and primarily operates in the Bushveld Complex, a rich geological formation known for its vast mineral resources. Founded in 2012, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the production of vanadium, a critical component in steel manufacturing and energy storage solutions. Bushveld Minerals focuses on the extraction and processing of vanadium, with its flagship asset being the Vametco mine and processing facility. The company is distinguished by its commitment to sustainable practices and its strategic approach to resource management. With a strong market position, Bushveld Minerals has achieved significant milestones, including becoming one of the largest producers of vanadium globally, thereby contributing to the growing demand for renewable energy technologies.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bushveld Minerals'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Bushveld Minerals's score of 11 is lower than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bushveld Minerals's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Bushveld Minerals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 147,024,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects the company's global operations and does not specify emissions by scope (Scope 1, 2, or 3). Notably, the company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. Bushveld Minerals' emissions intensity includes approximately 41,100 kg CO2e per tonne of nitrovan produced and about 43,400 kg CO2e per tonne for organic chemicals. Despite the lack of defined reduction commitments, the company operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and climate action. As Bushveld Minerals continues to navigate the evolving landscape of environmental responsibility, its future climate commitments and strategies will be crucial in addressing its carbon emissions and aligning with global climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bushveld Minerals's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Bushveld Minerals is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bushveld Minerals 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
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