Covia Holdings Corporation, commonly referred to as Covia, is a leading provider of mineral-based materials and services, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2018, Covia emerged from the merger of Unimin Corporation and Fairmount Santrol, quickly establishing itself as a key player in the industrial minerals sector.
With major operational regions across North America, Covia serves diverse industries, including oil and gas, construction, and environmental solutions. The company offers a wide range of core products, such as proppants, industrial sands, and specialty minerals, distinguished by their high quality and performance. Covia's commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned it as a trusted partner in the market, earning recognition for its operational excellence and customer-centric approach.
+8 vs industry average
Covia’s score of 26 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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Industry Intensity
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 66% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Covia's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Covia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 143,252,000 kg CO2e, comprising 115,812,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 27,440,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant reduction from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 320,125,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 188,076,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 132,049,000 kg CO2e. Covia has set an ambitious target to achieve a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions per ton by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This initiative is part of their broader strategy to align sustainability goals with industry realities, particularly as their operations are crucial for providing essential minerals for a low-carbon future. The company is focusing on executing a detailed roadmap, implementing site-specific initiatives, and ensuring data integrity and transparency to meet this target. Covia's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and they have not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data. The company continues to work towards enhancing its climate commitments and reducing its overall carbon footprint.
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Covia’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
20% reduction in Scope 2
In 2021, Covia adopted an intensity reduction approach as a pragmatic and effective means to address our GHG footprint. By focusing on GHG e…
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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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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