Igo Limited, commonly referred to as Igo, is a prominent Australian company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Founded in 2000, Igo has established itself as a key player in the mining and resources sector, focusing primarily on nickel, copper, and cobalt production. The company operates major projects across Australia, particularly in the highly productive regions of Western Australia. Igo is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies, which set its core services apart in the industry. With a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, Igo has achieved notable milestones, including significant resource discoveries and strategic partnerships. As a leader in the market, Igo continues to enhance its position through a robust portfolio of high-quality assets and a dedication to responsible resource development.
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In 2025, IGO Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 275.2 million kg CO2e, comprising 65.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 205.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from investments (66.9 million kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (48.5 million kg CO2e). IGO has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across its future portfolio of managed operations by 2035. The company has achieved a 22% reduction in emissions at its Nova Operation since 2019, with ongoing projects targeting a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2022. Additionally, IGO successfully reached its short-term target of net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions at the Nova Operation by 30 June 2025, through emission reduction activities and the voluntary cancellation of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs). These initiatives reflect IGO's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the mining sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 37,181,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 18,245,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Igo's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 5% last year and increased by approximately 70% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 51% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 41% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Igo has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

