Igo Sustainability Profile
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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Igo's reported carbon emissions
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 205.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across its future portfolio of managed operations by 2035. Notably, IGO achieved a 22% reduction in emissions at its Nova Operation since the 2019 baseline, with ongoing projects targeting a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from the FY20 baseline by 2022. Additionally, IGO has successfully reached its short-term target of net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions at the Nova Operation by FY25, achieved through emission reduction activities and the voluntary cancellation of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs). The company continues to pursue net zero emissions across its operated assets, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 00,000,000 |
| 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 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Igo's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Igo's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 50% last year and increased by approximately 156% 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 75% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 33% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Igo's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
