Galaxy Resources
Galaxy Resources Limited, commonly referred to as Galaxy Resources, is a leading player in the lithium industry, headquartered in Australia. Established in 1996, the company has made significant strides in the extraction and production of lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate, essential components for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy storage solutions. With major operations in Australia and Canada, Galaxy Resources is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative processing techniques. The company’s flagship projects, including the Sal de Vida lithium brine project in Argentina, highlight its strategic focus on high-quality lithium production. Recognised for its strong market position, Galaxy Resources has achieved notable milestones, including successful partnerships and expansions that bolster its reputation as a reliable supplier in the rapidly growing electric vehicle market.
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How does Galaxy Resources'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Galaxy Resources's score of 28 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Galaxy Resources's reported carbon emissions
In 2019, Galaxy Resources, headquartered in Australia, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 36,351,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 36,209,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and around 142,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Galaxy Resources has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it appear to have any climate pledges in place. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Arcadium Lithium plc, which is at a corporate family relationship level of 2. Additionally, emissions data from Rio Tinto Group, at level 3, may also influence their climate strategy. The company’s emissions per tonne of final product are reported to be about 190 kg CO2e, indicating a focus on understanding and potentially improving its carbon intensity in future operations. However, without specific reduction targets or initiatives, the path forward for emissions reduction remains unclear.
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| 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 36,209,000 |
| Scope 2 | 142,000 |
| Scope 3 | - |
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Galaxy Resources is not participating in any 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.
