Champion Iron
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Champion Iron's score of 16 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Champion Iron's reported carbon emissions
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 emissions in 2022 reaching about 97,943,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a notable decrease in emissions intensity per tonne of iron concentrate produced, which was approximately 12,800 kg CO2e in 2023. In 2024, Champion Iron's emissions are projected to increase to about 126,617,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,169,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Despite this increase, the company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its overall environmental impact. Champion Iron has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. However, the company is actively working towards improving its emissions intensity and overall sustainability practices within the iron and steel industry.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Champion Iron is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
