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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Kenmare's score of 19 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kenmare's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kenmare Resources, headquartered in Ireland (IE), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 110,204,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This included about 57,141,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 16,571,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 110,204,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Kenmare has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, the company emitted about 115,218,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 66,519,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 16,337,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a gradual reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 73,234,000 kg CO2e in 2017 to 57,141,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these figures, Kenmare has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to operate within the mining sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of establishing clear climate commitments moving forward.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 61,024,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Kenmare is committed to some 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.
