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.
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Bushveld Minerals's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Bushveld Minerals, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 175,868,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 143,587,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 25,388,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 6,893,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant increase from 2022, when total emissions were about 67,042,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 51,598,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 9,810,000 kg CO2e. Bushveld Minerals has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050. This long-term target encompasses reductions in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions, with initiatives starting in 2023. The company is actively working towards these goals, although specific reduction percentages have not been disclosed. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Bushveld Minerals is independently reporting its carbon footprint and climate strategies. The company is committed to enhancing its sustainability practices in line with industry standards.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,927,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,063,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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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.
