Lynas Rare Earths Limited, commonly referred to as Lynas, is a leading player in the rare earths industry, headquartered in Malaysia. Founded in 1983, the company has established itself as a key supplier of high-quality rare earth materials, primarily serving the growing demand in sectors such as electronics, renewable energy, and automotive industries. With major operational regions in Australia and Malaysia, Lynas is renowned for its unique processing capabilities, particularly in the extraction of neodymium and praseodymium, essential for manufacturing powerful magnets. The company has achieved significant milestones, including becoming one of the largest rare earth producers outside of China, positioning itself as a critical contributor to the global supply chain. Lynas continues to innovate and expand, solidifying its market position through sustainable practices and a commitment to responsible sourcing.
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In 2025, Lynas Rare Earths reported total carbon emissions of approximately 79,750,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,809,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 68,566,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2024, emissions were about 111,638,000 kg CO2e, with 28,523,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 42,592,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. For 2023, the company recorded emissions of approximately 86,520,000 kg CO2e in Malaysia, with 42,952,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 43,568,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Lynas has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Lynas Rare Earths Limited. Overall, Lynas Rare Earths is actively monitoring its carbon footprint, focusing on transparency in emissions reporting, but lacks defined reduction commitments at this time.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,510,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
Lynas Rare Earths has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
