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Salt and Mineral Mining
CA
updated a month ago

Major Drilling Sustainability Profile

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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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26

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Major Drilling's score of 26 is lower than 52% 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, headquartered in Canada, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 89,667,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 16,063,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a significant increase in emissions compared to 2021, where Scope 1 emissions were about 80,720,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 13,208,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Despite the increase in emissions, Major Drilling has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their sustainability strategy. The emissions data is sourced directly from Major Drilling Group International Inc., with no cascading from a parent company. Overall, Major Drilling's emissions profile indicates a substantial carbon footprint, highlighting the importance of establishing clear climate commitments and reduction strategies to align with industry standards and expectations.

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Scope 1
60,197,000
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Scope 2
5,807,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Major Drilling's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Major Drilling's primary industry is Salt and Mineral Mining, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Major Drilling's Location?

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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 very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Major Drilling's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Major Drilling has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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