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Core Lithium Ltd

Core Lithium Ltd, headquartered in Australia, is a prominent player in the lithium mining industry, focusing on the exploration and development of lithium resources. Founded in 2010, the company has made significant strides in establishing itself as a key supplier of lithium spodumene concentrate, essential for the burgeoning electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors. With major operations in the Northern Territory, Core Lithium is renowned for its flagship Finniss Lithium Project, which is strategically positioned to meet the increasing global demand for sustainable energy solutions. The company’s commitment to environmentally responsible mining practices and its innovative approach to resource extraction set it apart in a competitive market. Core Lithium's achievements, including securing offtake agreements with leading battery manufacturers, underscore its strong market position and potential for future growth.

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12

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Lead, Zinc, and Tin Processing 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Core Lithium Ltd's score of 12 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Core Lithium Ltd's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Core Lithium Ltd reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 7,620,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant decrease from 2022, where the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 193,500,000 kg CO2e, alongside Scope 2 emissions of approximately 150,700,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of about 7,620,000 kg CO2e. The 2022 data also indicated that purchased goods and services contributed approximately 32,100,000 kg CO2e to their overall emissions. Despite these figures, Core Lithium has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company’s emissions intensity from the Finniss Project is noted at approximately 260.0 kg CO2e per tonne, reflecting their operational impact. As a company headquartered in Australia, Core Lithium is positioned within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and carbon reduction, yet it currently lacks defined strategies to further mitigate its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
42,700,000
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Scope 2
39,815,000
000,000,000
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Scope 3
14,000,000
0,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Core Lithium Ltd's primary industry is Lead, zinc and tin and products thereof, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Core Lithium Ltd is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Core Lithium Ltd 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
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