Galaxy Resources, a prominent player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, is headquartered in Australia. Established in 1996, the company has carved a niche in the mining and quarrying of essential products, including lithium and other critical minerals. With operations primarily in Australia and a growing presence in international markets, Galaxy Resources is dedicated to sustainable mining practices.
The company’s core offerings include high-quality lithium hydroxide and spodumene concentrate, which are vital for the burgeoning electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors. Galaxy Resources stands out for its commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship, positioning itself as a leader in the industry. Notable achievements include significant partnerships and expansions that have solidified its market position, making it a key contributor to the global transition towards sustainable energy solutions.
-1 vs industry average
Galaxy Resources’s score of 17 is lower than 46% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 66% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Galaxy Resources's reported carbon emissions
For the 2022 reporting year, Galaxy Resources, headquartered in Australia and operating in the chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products sector, reported total global emissions of approximately 31.95 million kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of approximately 15.04 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions and approximately 16.91 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Scope 1 emissions data was not disclosed for this period. In 2020, Galaxy Resources reported global Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling approximately 28.83 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for approximately 28.74 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions for approximately 91,200 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were not disclosed for 2020. For 2019, the company's global Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 36.35 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 36.21 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 142,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were not disclosed for 2019. Emissions data for 2018 is not available. Galaxy Resources's climate commitments and reduction targets are cascaded from its corporate family. Specifically, information regarding CDP and CA100 initiatives are inherited from Rio Tinto Group at cascade level 2. The company's own disclosed data is at cascade level 0. No specific reduction targets or achievements were provided for Galaxy Resources's direct operations.
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Galaxy Resources’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from Rio Tinto GroupThe Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from Allkem Pty LtdRE 100
Climate Action 100
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