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Freeport Indonesia

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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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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 54% 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, with emissions primarily from Scope 1, which accounted for the entirety of their reported emissions. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2,546,198,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were reported as zero. Additionally, 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. Over the past few years, Freeport Indonesia has set intensity reduction targets for their copper production. In 2023, the target was set at 3,520 kg CO2e per metric ton of copper, a reduction from 3,710 kg CO2e in 2022 and 5,400 kg CO2e in 2021. This demonstrates a commitment to improving their operational efficiency and reducing their carbon footprint in line with industry standards. Freeport Indonesia has not disclosed any specific science-based targets (SBTi) or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, and all figures are reported directly from PT Freeport Indonesia.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
2,212,265,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
-
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-
Scope 3
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000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Freeport Indonesia's primary industry is Nickel ores and concentrates, which is medium 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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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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