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Lithium Argentina Corp

Lithium Argentina Corp., often referred to as Lithium Argentina, is a prominent player in the lithium industry, headquartered in California. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on the exploration and development of lithium brine projects in Argentina, a region renowned for its rich lithium resources. Lithium Argentina's core business areas include the extraction and production of lithium, a critical component in rechargeable batteries, particularly for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. The company distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainable practices and innovative extraction techniques. With strategic operations in key lithium-rich areas, Lithium Argentina has positioned itself as a significant contributor to the growing demand for lithium, driven by the global shift towards clean energy solutions. Its notable achievements reflect a strong market presence and a dedication to advancing the lithium supply chain.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Lithium Argentina Corp's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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

Lithium Argentina Corp's score of 13 is lower than 78% 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 Argentina Corp's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Lithium Argentina Corp reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,198,400 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 28,862,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 5,336,400 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Currently, there are no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Lithium Argentina Corp, indicating a potential area for future commitment to sustainability and emissions reduction. The company’s emission intensity is reported at about 5,700 kg CO2e per tonne of lithium carbonate produced, highlighting the environmental impact of their production processes. As the industry increasingly focuses on climate commitments, Lithium Argentina Corp's current emissions data and lack of reduction initiatives may position them in a challenging context as stakeholders demand greater accountability and action towards climate change mitigation.

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2023
Scope 1
28,862,100
Scope 2
5,336,400
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lithium Argentina Corp's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Lithium Argentina Corp is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Lithium Argentina Corp 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.

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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