Bushveld Minerals
Bushveld Minerals Limited, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), is a prominent player in the chemical and fertiliser minerals sector, specialising in the mining and quarrying of various products, including salt. Founded in 2012, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the industry, focusing on the extraction and processing of vanadium, a critical mineral for energy storage and steel production.
With major operations in the Bushveld Complex, one of the largest vanadium resources globally, Bushveld Minerals is committed to sustainable mining practices. Its core offerings include high-purity vanadium products, which are distinguished by their quality and reliability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful commissioning of its vanadium production facilities, positioning itself as a key supplier in the global market.
-12 vs industry average
Bushveld Minerals’s score of 7 is lower than 12% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2022
Reported emissions
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Bushveld Minerals's reported carbon emissions
Bushveld Minerals, based in ZA and operating in the chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c. industry, has established several climate commitments. The company aims for net-zero emissions by 2050, with specific targets focusing on reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
For Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, Bushveld Minerals has a near-term target to reduce absolute GHG emissions by 27% and GHG emissions intensity by 60%, both from a 2019 baseline, with an end year of 2030. This initiative is supported by data from its 2024 reporting, though specific emissions figures are not yet fully disclosed for recent years.
While direct absolute emissions figures for Scope 1, 2, and 3 are not available for 2023 and 2024 in the provided data, the company reported a total of approximately 147,024,000 kg CO2e for 2022. It's important to note that this figure for 2022 lacks specific breakdown for Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions in the provided dataset. Bushveld Minerals disclosed upstream categories for its production emissions intensity in its 2022 report, with values of 41,100 kg CO2e per tonne for nitrovan production and 43,400 kg CO2e per tonne for chemical products.
The company's climate strategy highlights a commitment to reducing its environmental impact and working towards a sustainable future within the mining sector.
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Bushveld Minerals’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
60% reduction in Scope 2
Reduce absolute GHG emissions by 27% overall and GHG emissions intensity by 60% from a 2019 baseline.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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