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 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 compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 13,900,977,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 9,461,014,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 4,439,963,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Maaden expanded its reporting to include Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e across various categories, including capital goods and waste generated in operations. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a need for further commitment to climate action. Maaden's emissions intensity for aluminium production in 2023 was reported at 1,573 kg CO2e per tonne, while phosphate production had an intensity of 792 kg CO2e per tonne. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets, Maaden's emissions data reflects its ongoing operations and the challenges faced in reducing its carbon footprint in the mining and metals sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
