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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.

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32

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Kenmare's score of 32 is higher than 68% 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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 167,345,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 57,141,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 183,916,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 110,204,000 kg CO2e. The company has set a near-term greenhouse gas reduction target of 12% for Scope 1 emissions by 2024, relative to 2021 levels. Additionally, Kenmare aims to achieve a Net Zero ambition for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2040. Over the past few years, Kenmare's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at approximately 181,737,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 194,571,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability practices within its operations.

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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. This request for Kenmare is in IE, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kenmare is not participating in any 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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