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 reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kenmare Resources, headquartered in Ireland (IE), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 57,141,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 16,571,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 110,204,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, covering all three scopes of greenhouse gas emissions. Over the years, Kenmare has shown fluctuations in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions increasing from about 61,024,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to 73,234,000 kg CO2e in 2017, before decreasing to 59,521,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the latest data, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Kenmare's emissions intensity metrics, such as Scope 1 tCO2e per tonne of ore excavated, have also been reported, with values decreasing from 2.2 in 2016 to 1.48 in 2023, suggesting a trend towards improved carbon efficiency in their operations. However, without formal reduction targets or pledges, the company's long-term climate strategy remains unclear.
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| 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 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.
