Fortescue
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd, commonly known as Fortescue, is a leading Australian iron ore producer headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Founded in 2003, the company has rapidly established itself as a key player in the global mining industry, particularly in the Pilbara region, where it operates extensive iron ore mines. Fortescue is renowned for its innovative approach to mining and logistics, offering high-quality iron ore products that cater to the growing demand from international markets, especially in Asia. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of the world-class Solomon Hub and the introduction of sustainable practices in its operations. With a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement, Fortescue has positioned itself as a responsible leader in the mining sector, consistently delivering value to its stakeholders while maintaining a focus on sustainability and efficiency.
DitchCarbon Score
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Fortescue's score of 7 is lower than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Fortescue's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Fortescue reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 350,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a staggering 267,610,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes about 120,000,000 kg CO2e from capital goods, 30,000,000 kg CO2e from business travel, and 2,500,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, among other categories. Despite the high emissions figures, there are currently no publicly stated reduction targets or climate pledges from Fortescue. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where addressing carbon emissions is critical for sustainability and compliance with global climate initiatives. Fortescue's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint remains to be clarified, as no specific reduction initiatives have been documented.
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Add to project| 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 2,200,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 350,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 267,610,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Fortescue 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.
