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 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 125,289,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 124,118,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,171,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 total of about 18,300,000,000 kg CO2e. In Canada, the total emissions were approximately 819,035,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 124,118,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 1,171,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 18,287,918,000 kg CO2e. Champion Iron has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has also established a near-term target to reduce GHG emissions by 40% by 2030, relative to 2014 levels, for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Notably, prior to the restart of Bloom Lake Mine operations in 2018, Champion Iron successfully reduced its GHG emissions by approximately 36% annually. The company’s emissions data is self-reported and does not appear to be cascaded from a parent or related organization. Champion Iron is actively evaluating initiatives to meet its reduction targets, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability 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.
