Champion Iron Sustainability Profile
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 20 is lower than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Champion Iron's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Champion Iron reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18.4 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 124.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, about 1.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 18.3 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a significant commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. Champion Iron has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. They have also established a near-term target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030, focusing on both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Notably, prior to the restart of Bloom Lake Mine operations in 2018, the company successfully reduced its GHG emissions by 36% annually. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Champion Iron's ongoing initiatives and reduction targets demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the iron and steel industry.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 65,769,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,600,000.6 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Champion Iron's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Champion Iron has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
