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updated 21 days ago

Lucara

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Lucara Diamond Corporation, commonly referred to as Lucara, is a prominent player in the diamond mining industry, headquartered in Canada. Founded in 2007, the company has established itself as a leader in the exploration and production of high-value diamonds, primarily operating in Botswana, where it owns the renowned Karowe mine. Lucara is distinguished by its innovative approach to diamond recovery, utilising advanced technology to extract exceptional gemstones. The company is celebrated for its significant milestones, including the discovery of some of the world's largest diamonds, which have garnered international attention. With a strong market position, Lucara continues to set benchmarks in the industry, focusing on sustainable practices and community engagement while delivering unique, high-quality diamonds to the global market.

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8

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Lucara's score of 8 is lower than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lucara's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Lucara Diamond Corp. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 85,778,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 26,662,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 59,116,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their climate impact, although no Scope 3 emissions data has been disclosed. Lucara has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 15% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2010 as the baseline year. This commitment aligns with Botswana's national goals, indicating a collaborative approach to climate action. The company has demonstrated a consistent effort to monitor and report its emissions, with a notable decrease in total emissions from approximately 97,953,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the current figures. This reduction showcases Lucara's ongoing commitment to sustainability and responsible mining practices. Overall, Lucara's climate strategy reflects a proactive stance in addressing its carbon footprint while contributing to broader environmental goals within the mining industry.

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Scope 1
284,605,000
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Scope 2
125,269,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lucara's primary industry is Precious metal ores and concentrates, 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 Lucara is in CA, which has a very 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.

Lucara 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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