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Maaden

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Gas/Diesel Oil 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Maaden's score of 21 is higher than 77% 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 2023, Maaden reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 10,172,050,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 4,064,225,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of approximately 14,236,275,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. This reflects a slight increase from 2022, where emissions were about 9,461,014,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 4,439,963,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of around 13,900,977,000 kg CO2e. Maaden has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 50% by 2030. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050, with specific targets to reduce Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the same year. These initiatives are part of Maaden's broader strategy to decarbonise its value chain and align with global climate goals. The company’s emissions intensity for aluminium production is reported at approximately 1,573 kg CO2e per tonne, while phosphate production has an intensity of about 792 kg CO2e per tonne. Maaden's ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to sustainability and responsible resource management in the mining and metals industry.

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Scope 1
8,625,631,000
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Scope 2
5,597,143,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Maaden's primary industry is Gas/Diesel Oil, which is very 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 Maaden is in SA, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Maaden 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
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