Champion Iron Limited, commonly referred to as Champion Iron, is a prominent player in the iron ore industry, headquartered in Australia. Established in 2012, the company has rapidly developed a strong presence in the mining sector, particularly in the Labrador Trough region of Canada, where it operates significant iron ore projects. Champion Iron focuses on the exploration, development, and production of high-grade iron ore concentrate, setting itself apart with its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies. The company’s flagship asset, the Bloom Lake Mine, has achieved notable milestones, including a successful restart and expansion, positioning Champion Iron as a key supplier in the global iron ore market. With a robust market position and a dedication to operational excellence, Champion Iron continues to drive growth and contribute to the evolving landscape of the iron ore industry.
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Champion Iron's score of 21 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Champion Iron reported total carbon emissions of approximately 39,182,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 284,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marked a significant reduction from previous years, with total emissions in 2022 reaching about 97,943,000 kg CO2e, and in 2021, approximately 83,918,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This long-term roadmap, initiated in 2023, reflects Champion Iron's dedication to sustainable practices within the iron and steel industry. The company continues to focus on reducing its greenhouse gas emissions intensity, which was reported at about 12,800 kg CO2e per tonne of iron concentrate produced in 2023.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 64,769,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 440,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 36,265,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Champion Iron 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.