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 carbon emissions of approximately 183,916,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, 57,141,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, and 110,204,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions includes significant contributions from upstream transportation and distribution (about 34,510,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 47,346,000 kg CO2e). Kenmare has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2040, with a baseline year of 2021. Additionally, the company has established a near-term target to reduce GHG emissions per tonne of excavated ore by 45% by 2030. In the immediate term, Kenmare aims to achieve a 12% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2024, relative to 2021 levels. This data reflects Kenmare's commitment to addressing its carbon footprint and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The 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.