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Salt and Mineral Mining
CA
updated 24 days ago

Ivanhoe Mines

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Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in Canada and operates primarily in Southern Africa. Founded in 1994, the company has made significant strides in the exploration and development of mineral resources, particularly copper, gold, and silver. With flagship projects such as the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivanhoe Mines is recognised for its innovative approach to sustainable mining practices. The company’s commitment to high-quality production and responsible resource management sets it apart in a competitive market. Ivanhoe Mines has garnered attention for its strategic partnerships and notable achievements, positioning itself as a leader in the global mining sector. Its focus on advancing technology and enhancing operational efficiency continues to drive its success and growth in the industry.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral 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

Ivanhoe Mines's score of 34 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ivanhoe Mines's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Ivanhoe Mines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,296,086,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 294,889,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 34,151,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, with capital goods contributing about 693,266,000 kg CO2e, and downstream transportation and distribution accounting for approximately 281,128,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Ivanhoe Mines' total emissions were about 175,868,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 143,587,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions around 25,388,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 67,042,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 51,598,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 9,810,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Ivanhoe Mines has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi commitments. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the reported figures are solely from Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. Overall, Ivanhoe Mines is actively monitoring its carbon footprint across all scopes, but further commitments to emissions reduction strategies would enhance its climate responsibility profile.

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Scope 1
3,936,000
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Scope 2
7,324,000
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Scope 3
-
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00,000,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ivanhoe Mines's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low 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 Ivanhoe Mines is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ivanhoe Mines is participating in some 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.

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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