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Freeport Indonesia

Freeport Indonesia, officially known as PT Freeport Indonesia, is a leading mining company headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. Established in 1967, it has become a significant player in the mining industry, primarily focusing on the extraction of copper and gold from its vast operations in the Grasberg mine, located in Papua. With a commitment to sustainable practices, Freeport Indonesia has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in mining technology and environmental stewardship. The company is renowned for its high-quality copper concentrate and gold production, which positions it as one of the largest producers in the world. Freeport Indonesia's dedication to innovation and responsible mining has solidified its market position, making it a key contributor to Indonesia's economy and a leader in the global mining sector.

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How does Freeport Indonesia'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.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Nickel Mining 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Freeport Indonesia's score of 25 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Freeport Indonesia's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Freeport Indonesia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,546,198,000 kg CO2e, primarily from Scope 1 emissions, which accounted for the entire amount. The company did not report any Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions included approximately 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. Freeport Indonesia has set an intensity reduction target for its copper production, aiming for approximately 3,520 kg CO2e per metric ton of copper produced. This target reflects the company's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint in line with industry standards. Over the past few years, emissions have shown a general upward trend, with 2022 emissions at about 2,504,660,000 kg CO2e and 2021 at approximately 2,284,467,000 kg CO2e. While specific reduction initiatives or targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) were not disclosed, Freeport Indonesia's focus on intensity reduction indicates a strategic approach to managing its climate impact. The company continues to engage in sustainability efforts, aligning with global climate commitments.

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Scope 1
2,212,265,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Freeport Indonesia's primary industry is Nickel ores and concentrates, which is low 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. This request for Freeport Indonesia is in ID, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Freeport Indonesia is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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