Maaden, officially known as the Saudi Arabian Mining Company, is a leading player in the mining and minerals industry, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1997, Maaden has significantly contributed to the Kingdom's economic diversification through its extensive operations in gold, phosphate, aluminium, and industrial minerals. With major operational regions across Saudi Arabia, Maaden is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation. The company’s core products, including phosphate fertilisers and aluminium, are distinguished by their high quality and efficiency, catering to both domestic and international markets. As a key contributor to the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative, Maaden has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a vital force in the global mining sector. Its strategic focus on sustainability and technological advancement underscores its reputation as a market leader.
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In 2023, Maaden reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,236,275,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,172,050,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,064,225,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, with 2022 emissions at about 13,900,977,000 kg CO2e, driven by 9,461,014,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,439,963,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2021, Maaden's emissions totalled approximately 12,337,564,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 7,133,515,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 5,204,049,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which included significant contributions from capital goods (1,408,267,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (2,490,031,000 kg CO2e). Despite the rising emissions, Maaden has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate strategy. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their climate commitments. The company continues to focus on improving emissions intensity across its production processes, particularly in aluminium and phosphate production, but lacks formal pledges or targets aligned with global climate frameworks.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 6,647,064,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 6,467,641,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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Maaden 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.