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Freeport Indonesia, officially known as PT Freeport Indonesia, is a leading player in the nickel ores and concentrates industry, headquartered in Indonesia. Established in 1967, the company has made significant strides in mining operations, particularly in the Grasberg mineral district, which is renowned for its rich deposits of copper and gold, alongside nickel.
Specialising in the extraction and processing of nickel ores, Freeport Indonesia stands out for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in environmental management and community engagement, solidifying its position as a responsible industry leader. With a focus on high-quality nickel products, Freeport Indonesia continues to play a crucial role in the global market, contributing to the growing demand for nickel in various applications, including electric vehicle batteries.
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Freeport Indonesia’s score of 13 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nickel Mining is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Nickel Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 45% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Freeport Indonesia, an Indonesian nickel ores and concentrates company, reported its latest available Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions for 2023. In 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 2,546,198,000 kg CO2e. There were no Scope 2 emissions reported for this year. Scope 3 emissions in 2023 included 681,087,000 kg CO2e from processing of sold products, 334,827,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 276,324,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities, and 44,238,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution.
Looking back, in 2022, Freeport Indonesia's Scope 1 emissions were 2,504,660,000 kg CO2e, with no reported Scope 2 emissions. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were 2,284,467,000 kg CO2e, and in 2020, they were 2,034,939,000 kg CO2e, both with no reported Scope 2 emissions. For 2019, Scope 1 emissions were 2,212,265,000 kg CO2e, and again, no Scope 2 emissions were reported.
Freeport Indonesia has also reported production emission factors for copper. For 2023, the Scope 1 and 2 intensity reduction target for copper was 3,520 kg CO2e per metric ton of copper. This figure was 3,710 kg CO2e per metric ton of copper in 2022, 5,400 kg CO2e per metric ton in 2021, 7,730 kg CO2e per metric ton in 2020, and 4,760 kg CO2e per metric ton in 2019.
At present, Freeport Indonesia has no publicly available document reduction targets, SBTi reduction targets, or a stated commitment to The Climate Pledge. All reported emissions data originates directly from PT Freeport Indonesia.
No climate goals have been disclosed for Freeport Indonesia yet.
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