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Kenmare

Kenmare Resources plc, commonly referred to as Kenmare, is a prominent mining company headquartered in Ireland (IE). Established in 1972, Kenmare has carved a niche in the mineral sands industry, primarily operating in Mozambique, where it manages the Moma Titanium Minerals Mine. This facility is renowned for its high-quality ilmenite, zircon, and rutile production, essential for various industrial applications. With a commitment to sustainable practices, Kenmare has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its operations to enhance production capacity. The company is recognised for its strong market position, being one of the largest producers of titanium minerals globally. Kenmare's focus on innovation and environmental stewardship sets it apart in the competitive mining sector, making it a key player in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Gas/Diesel Oil 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Kenmare's score of 23 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kenmare's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kenmare Resources, headquartered in Ireland (IE), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 110,204,000 kg CO2e, comprising 57,141,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 16,571,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 110,204,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been disclosed. In previous years, Kenmare's emissions have varied, with Scope 1 emissions reaching a peak of approximately 81,511,000 kg CO2e in 2018. The company has shown a general trend of emissions management, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from 73,234,000 kg CO2e in 2017 to 57,141,000 kg CO2e in 2023. However, there are no formal reduction targets or climate pledges currently in place, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Kenmare's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing efforts in carbon management within the mining industry, particularly as they navigate the complexities of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. The absence of specific reduction initiatives suggests that further strategic planning may be necessary to align with industry standards and expectations for climate action.

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Scope 1
61,024,000
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Scope 2
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000,000
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000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kenmare's primary industry is Gas/Diesel Oil, which is very high 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. Kenmare is headquartered in IE, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Kenmare is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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

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