Covia Sustainability Profile
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.
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Industry Average
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Covia's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Covia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 115,812,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 27,440,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 143,252,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. This marks a significant reduction from 2023, where emissions were approximately 188,076,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 132,049,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 320,125,000 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, adopted in 2021, focuses on three key areas: executing a strategic roadmap, implementing site-specific initiatives, and ensuring data integrity and transparency. The company does not currently disclose Scope 3 emissions, which are often significant in the mining and minerals sector. Covia's emissions data is sourced directly from Covia Holdings LLC, with no cascaded data from a parent organisation. Overall, Covia's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint aligns with industry standards and reflects its role in providing essential minerals for a low-carbon future.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,063,900,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 556,600,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Covia's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Covia has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
