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Ivanhoe Mines

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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42

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Ivanhoe Mines's score of 42 is higher than 95% 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, with Scope 1 emissions at about 294,889,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 34,151,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 175,868,000 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 143,587,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 25,388,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,893,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Ivanhoe Mines has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 at its Kamoa-Kakula project by 2025. This initiative reflects the company's recognition of global trends towards science-based targets and a low-carbon economy. The company is actively updating its climate change position statement to align with these goals, demonstrating a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint in the mining sector.

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Scope 2
7,324,000
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Scope 3
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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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