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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Major Drilling's score of 23 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Major Drilling 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 indicates a potential area for improvement 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 highlights the need for enhanced climate action and transparency in their environmental commitments.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 60,197,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 5,807,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.