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.
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Maaden's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Maaden reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,172,050,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 10,172,050,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 4,064,225,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked an increase from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 13,900,977,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 9,461,014,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 4,439,963,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Maaden's emissions have fluctuated, with 2020 seeing the highest total emissions of approximately 14,222,774,000 kg CO2e, driven by Scope 1 emissions of about 8,625,631,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 5,597,143,000 kg CO2e. The company has been actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. Maaden's emissions intensity for aluminium production in 2023 was approximately 1,573 kg CO2e per tonne, while phosphate production had an intensity of about 792 kg CO2e per tonne. The company has set ambitious targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to net-zero emissions by 2050, which reflects its dedication to sustainable practices in the mining and metals sector.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,851,059,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,757,359,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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