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LKAB

LKAB, or Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara Aktiebolag, is a leading Swedish mining company headquartered in Luleå, Sweden. Established in 1890, LKAB has evolved into a key player in the iron ore industry, primarily operating in the northern regions of Sweden and Norway. The company is renowned for its high-quality iron ore products, including pellets and fines, which are essential for steel production. With a strong commitment to sustainability, LKAB has pioneered innovative mining techniques and is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint. The company holds a significant market position, being one of Europe’s largest iron ore producers, and has achieved notable milestones in environmental stewardship and technological advancements. LKAB's dedication to quality and sustainability sets it apart in the competitive mining landscape.

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38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron Ores 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

LKAB's score of 38 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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LKAB's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, LKAB reported total carbon emissions of approximately 637,200,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 637,200,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 8,100,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were reported at about 20,800,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, LKAB's total emissions remained consistent at approximately 661,400,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 661,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 8,100,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 31,300,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, it continues to report emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. LKAB's emissions per tonne of product were approximately 26.5 kg CO2e in 2022, reflecting its ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon footprint. Overall, LKAB's emissions data highlights the company's significant carbon output, particularly in Scope 1, while also demonstrating its commitment to tracking emissions across all scopes.

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Scope 1
647,800,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
13,600,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. LKAB's primary industry is Iron ores, 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 LKAB is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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LKAB 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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