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Nickel Mining
CA
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Lithium Americas Corp

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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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21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Nickel 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Lithium Americas Corp's score of 21 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lithium Americas Corp's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Lithium Americas Corp reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 100 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 6,800 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 5,400 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions remained consistent at 100 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions also rose from 6,500 kg CO2e in the previous year. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). However, it is committed to monitoring and reporting its emissions across all scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact. Lithium Americas Corp's emissions data is self-reported and does not cascade from any parent organisation. The company is headquartered in California and is focused on sustainable lithium production, which is critical for the transition to renewable energy technologies.

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20232024
Scope 1
5,400
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Scope 2
100
000
Scope 3
6,500
0,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lithium Americas Corp's primary industry is Nickel ores and concentrates, which is medium 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 Lithium Americas Corp is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Lithium Americas Corp 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
Reduction Actions

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