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China Molybdenum

China Molybdenum Co., Ltd. (commonly referred to as CMOC) is a leading global player in the mining and metallurgy industry, headquartered in China (CN). Established in 2000, the company has rapidly expanded its operations, with significant mining activities in regions such as Africa and South America, focusing primarily on molybdenum, tungsten, and copper production. CMOC is renowned for its high-quality core products, including molybdenum and tungsten concentrates, which are essential in various industrial applications. The company’s commitment to sustainable practices and innovation has positioned it as a key competitor in the global market. Notable achievements include its strategic acquisitions and partnerships that have bolstered its market presence, making CMOC a prominent name in the mining sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does China Molybdenum's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

China Molybdenum's score of 31 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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China Molybdenum's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, China Molybdenum reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,590,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 1,070,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and around 520,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company's emissions have increased from about 1,320,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 920,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, indicating a rising trend in their carbon footprint. China Molybdenum has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 67% reduction in absolute emissions by 2045 compared to a projected peak in 2030. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These long-term targets reflect a significant commitment to addressing climate change and reducing their environmental impact.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
490,000,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. China Molybdenum's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low 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. This request for China Molybdenum is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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China Molybdenum is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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