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Major Drilling

Major Drilling Group International Inc., commonly known as Major Drilling, is a leading provider of drilling services for the mining and mineral exploration industries. Headquartered in Canada, the company operates extensively across North America, South America, Asia, and Africa, delivering innovative solutions tailored to diverse geological conditions. Founded in 1980, Major Drilling has established a strong reputation for its commitment to safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including diamond drilling, reverse circulation drilling, and underground drilling, distinguished by advanced technology and skilled personnel. With a robust market position, Major Drilling has achieved notable milestones, including significant contracts with major mining companies and a commitment to sustainable practices. Its focus on quality and customer satisfaction has solidified its status as a trusted partner in the global drilling industry.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Major Drilling's score of 23 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Major Drilling's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Major Drilling reported total carbon emissions of approximately 105,130,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 89,667,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 16,063,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked an increase from 2021, where total emissions were about 93,928,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 80,720,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 13,208,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. As of the latest data, Major Drilling has not reported on Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions in the value chain. The absence of defined climate commitments or reduction strategies suggests that Major Drilling may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate action plan. Overall, Major Drilling's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced climate commitments and strategies to address its carbon footprint effectively.

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Scope 1
59,802,000
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Scope 2
8,281,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Major Drilling's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low 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 Major Drilling is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Major Drilling 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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