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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron Ores industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

18

Industry Benchmark

Champion Iron's score of 16 is higher than 50% 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 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, particularly from 2022, where total emissions were 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 increased to approximately 126,617,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,169,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Despite this rise, the company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its overall environmental impact. However, there are currently no specified reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Champion Iron's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to manage and reduce carbon emissions within the iron and steel industry, aligning with global sustainability trends.

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Scope 1
64,769,000
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Scope 2
440,000
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Scope 3
36,265,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Champion Iron's primary industry is Iron ores, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Champion Iron is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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