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Salt and Mineral Mining
MY
updated 6 days ago

Lynas Rare Earths Sustainability Profile

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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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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Lynas Rare Earths's score of 34 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lynas Rare Earths's reported carbon emissions

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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How Carbon Intensive is Lynas Rare Earths's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lynas Rare Earths's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Lynas Rare Earths's Location?

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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 Lynas Rare Earths is in MY, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Lynas Rare Earths's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

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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