Lepidico Ltd, commonly referred to as Lepidico, is an innovative Australian company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Founded in 2016, Lepidico operates primarily in the lithium industry, focusing on the development of sustainable lithium hydroxide production from lithium mica. The company has made significant strides in advancing its proprietary L-Max® and LOH-Max® technologies, which enable the efficient extraction of lithium from hard rock sources. With a commitment to environmentally responsible practices, Lepidico aims to position itself as a leader in the global lithium supply chain. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the successful completion of pilot plant operations, which underscore its potential to meet the growing demand for lithium in electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy storage. As the market for lithium continues to expand, Lepidico's unique approach and innovative solutions set it apart in a competitive landscape.
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In 2022, Lepidico reported total carbon emissions of approximately 50,955,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 45,271,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 9,692,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 18,074,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes capital goods at about 2,507,000 kg CO2e and purchased goods and services at approximately 6,732,000 kg CO2e. For 2021, Lepidico's emissions were consistent, also at approximately 50,955,000 kg CO2e, with similar distributions across the scopes. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus. Lepidico's emissions intensity for its Abu Dhabi Phase 1 chemical plant is estimated at about 7.46 tonnes CO2e per tonne of lithium hydroxide produced, while upstream mining and mineral concentration at Karibib has an emissions intensity of approximately 0.13 tonnes CO2e per tonne of concentrate. As of the latest data, Lepidico has not established any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, which may reflect the broader industry context of evolving climate strategies.
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2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 45,271,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 7,419,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 9,239,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Lepidico 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.