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Critical Elements Lithium Corporation

Critical Elements Lithium Corporation, commonly referred to as Critical Elements, is a leading player in the lithium industry, headquartered in Canada. Founded in 2015, the company has rapidly established itself as a key contributor to the growing demand for lithium, particularly in the electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors. With a focus on sustainable lithium production, Critical Elements operates primarily in Quebec, where it is developing its flagship Rose Lithium-Tantalum Project. This project is notable for its high-quality lithium deposits, which are essential for battery manufacturing. The company’s commitment to environmentally responsible practices sets it apart in a competitive market, positioning it as a forward-thinking leader in the transition to clean energy.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Critical Elements Lithium Corporation'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.

11

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Production 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Critical Elements Lithium Corporation's score of 11 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Critical Elements Lithium Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Critical Elements Lithium Corporation reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 84,283,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 34,653,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 17,082,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 1,432,811,000 kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (about 34,163,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 51,980,000 kg CO2e). Despite the detailed emissions data, the company has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges at this time. This lack of formal commitments may reflect broader industry trends where companies are increasingly scrutinised for their environmental impact and are expected to adopt more robust climate strategies. As a corporation headquartered in Canada, Critical Elements Lithium Corporation is positioned within a sector that is under pressure to enhance sustainability practices and reduce carbon footprints.

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2023
Scope 1
84,283,000
Scope 2
34,653,000
Scope 3
17,082,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Critical Elements Lithium Corporation's primary industry is Precious metals, which is high 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. Critical Elements Lithium Corporation is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Critical Elements Lithium Corporation is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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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