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 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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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,625,631,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,597,143,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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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.
