Kumba Iron Ore
Kumba Iron Ore, a leading player in the mining industry, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and primarily operates in the Northern Cape region. Founded in 2005, the company has established itself as a significant producer of iron ore, catering to both domestic and international markets. Kumba's core products include high-quality iron ore, which is essential for steel production, setting it apart with its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation. With a strong market position, Kumba Iron Ore has achieved notable milestones, including significant production volumes and a reputation for operational excellence. The company’s focus on efficiency and environmental stewardship has solidified its status as a key contributor to the South African economy and the global iron ore supply chain.
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Kumba Iron Ore's reported carbon emissions
Kumba Iron Ore, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), has reported its carbon emissions data for the years 2011 to 2014, with the most recent figures indicating a total of approximately 117,515,812,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions for 2014. This figure includes significant contributions from processing of sold products (approximately 112,557,984,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 3,745,453,000 kg CO2e). In the same year, Kumba's Scope 1 emissions were about 670 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 540 kg CO2e, leading to a combined total of around 1,210 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. Despite these emissions figures, Kumba Iron Ore has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for further development in their climate action plans. The company operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon footprint reduction, highlighting the importance of establishing clear targets to align with global climate goals.
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Add to project| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 390 | 000 | 000 | 000 |
| Scope 2 | 360 | 000 | 000 | 000 |
| Scope 3 | 25,733,858,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Kumba Iron Ore is not committed to any 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.
