Lithium Americas Corp Sustainability Profile
Lithium Americas Corp., a leading player in the lithium industry, is headquartered in California and operates primarily in North America and South America. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on the development of lithium resources essential for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy storage. Lithium Americas is renowned for its flagship projects, including the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada and the Cauchari-Olaroz project in Argentina, both of which are pivotal in addressing the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. The company’s commitment to environmentally responsible practices and innovative extraction techniques sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Lithium Americas has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a key contributor to the global transition towards clean energy.
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Lithium Americas Corp's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Lithium Americas Corp, headquartered in California, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,250,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 4,250,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 100 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Additionally, the company recorded about 6,800 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services. In the previous year, 2023, Lithium Americas Corp's emissions were significantly lower, with approximately 2,215,200 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 100 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and about 6,500 kg CO2e in Scope 3. This indicates a notable increase in emissions from 2023 to 2024, particularly in Scope 1 emissions. Despite the increase in emissions, Lithium Americas Corp has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or climate pledges. The company has not cascaded any emissions data from a parent or related organization, indicating that all reported figures are derived directly from its own operations. Overall, while Lithium Americas Corp is actively reporting its emissions across all three scopes, the absence of reduction initiatives or targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action in the lithium production industry.
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| 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,215,200 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 100 | 000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,500 | 0,000 |
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Lithium Americas Corp's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Lithium Americas Corp's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 5% last year and increased by approximately 5% since 2023, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Lithium Americas Corp's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Lithium Americas Corp has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
