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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In 2023, Kenmare Resources plc reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 183,916,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and 57,141,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, with Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 110,204,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2040. Additionally, Kenmare has established a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 12% by 2024, relative to 2021 levels. Over the past few years, Kenmare's emissions have shown fluctuations, with Scope 1 emissions recorded at 66,519,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 70,445,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Scope 2 emissions were reported at 198,074,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 209,075,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company is actively working towards its reduction targets, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate action within the mining industry. Kenmare's emissions data is sourced directly from Kenmare Resources plc, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 65,382,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 110,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.