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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Freeport Indonesia's score of 18 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Freeport Indonesia's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Freeport Indonesia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,546,198,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,546,198,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 334,827,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services. Additionally, emissions from fuel and energy-related activities amounted to 276,324,000 kg CO2e, while upstream transportation and distribution contributed 44,238,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Freeport Indonesia's Scope 1 emissions have fluctuated, with figures of approximately 2,212,265,000 kg CO2e in 2019, 2,034,939,000 kg CO2e in 2020, 2,284,467,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 2,504,660,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has set intensity reduction targets for its copper production, aiming for approximately 4,760 kg CO2e per metric ton in 2019, 7,730 kg CO2e per metric ton in 2020, 5,400 kg CO2e per metric ton in 2021, and 3,710 kg CO2e per metric ton in 2022. In 2023, the target was further reduced to approximately 3,520 kg CO2e per metric ton. Despite these efforts, there are currently no documented reduction targets or climate pledges under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other frameworks. Freeport Indonesia continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity in the copper sector while addressing its overall carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,212,265,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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Freeport Indonesia is committed to some 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.
