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China Molybdenum Co., Ltd. (commonly referred to as CMOC) is a leading player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, headquartered in China. Established in 2001, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across key regions, including Africa and South America, solidifying its position in the global mining and quarrying industry.
CMOC primarily focuses on the extraction and processing of molybdenum, tungsten, and copper, offering unique products that cater to various industrial applications. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation, which have contributed to its notable achievements in the market. With a strong emphasis on quality and efficiency, China Molybdenum continues to enhance its reputation as a trusted supplier in the mining sector.
+9 vs industry average
China Molybdenum’s score of 27 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
In 2024, China Molybdenum's total reported greenhouse gas emissions were approximately 5.69 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 1.34 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 660 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were reported as around 3.69 billion kg CO2e, with significant contributions from categories such as use of sold products (approximately 1.8 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (about 665.2 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, their total emissions have shown a general increase in recent years. In 2023, total emissions were around 1.59 billion kg CO2e, comprising approximately 1.07 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 520 million kg CO2e for Scope 2. In 2022, total emissions stood at about 1.32 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at roughly 760 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 560 million kg CO2e. For 2021, the company reported total emissions of around 920 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 360 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 560 million kg CO2e. In 2020, total emissions were approximately 1.03 billion kg CO2e (530 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 500 million kg CO2e from Scope 2).
China Molybdenum has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050. Furthermore, they are committed to delivering a 67% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2045, compared to their 2030 peak levels. This data is directly from China Molybdenum's disclosures.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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