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Liontown Resources

Liontown Resources Limited, commonly referred to as Liontown, is an Australian mining company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Founded in 2006, the company has established itself as a key player in the lithium and mineral exploration industry, focusing primarily on the development of its flagship project, the Kathleen Valley Lithium Project. Liontown is dedicated to producing high-quality lithium spodumene concentrate, a critical component in the production of lithium-ion batteries. The company's commitment to sustainable practices and innovative extraction methods sets it apart in a competitive market. With significant milestones, including successful resource upgrades and strategic partnerships, Liontown has positioned itself as a leader in the burgeoning lithium sector, catering to the growing demand for renewable energy solutions.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Non-Metallic Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Liontown Resources's score of 23 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Liontown Resources's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Liontown Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 43,551,180 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 41,605,880 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,941,500 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 19,418,920 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero operational emissions (covering both Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 2034. This target is supported by substantial financial investments to ensure the sustainability of the Kathleen Valley mine, which is central to their operations. In 2023, Liontown's emissions were reported at approximately 43,774,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 43,774,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 4,476,000 kg CO2e. The significant increase in emissions from 2022, where total emissions were only about 983,000 kg CO2e, highlights the growing operational scale of the company. Liontown Resources is committed to responsible management of its activities, with ongoing efforts to reduce emissions and achieve its long-term climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Liontown Resources's primary industry is Other non-metallic mineral products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Liontown Resources is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Liontown Resources 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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