Maaden Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Maaden's score of 21 is lower than 50% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Maaden's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Maaden reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14.6 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 10.3 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 4.2 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, as they have disclosed emissions data for both Scope 1 and Scope 2, while Scope 3 emissions data remains unavailable. Maaden has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and similarly targeting near-zero Scope 2 emissions by the same year. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality across all scopes by 2050. In the near term, Maaden aims for a 50% reduction in GHG emissions intensity for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030. These initiatives underscore Maaden's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts, aligning with industry standards and expectations for responsible environmental stewardship.
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Maaden'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.
Maaden has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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