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.
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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, which comprised approximately 760,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 560,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2. China Molybdenum has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company plans to achieve a significant reduction of 67% in absolute emissions by 2045, compared to a projected peak in 2030. These long-term targets reflect a commitment to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint in the mining and metals industry.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 500,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 490,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.
