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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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 approximately 93,928,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 80,720,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 13,208,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a trend of increasing emissions over the years, with 2019 emissions at approximately 68,083,000 kg CO2e, rising to about 73,470,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and further to about 93,928,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Despite this increase, Major Drilling has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. Major Drilling's emissions intensity, measured in tonnes CO2e per million Canadian dollars of revenue, has varied, with figures of approximately 162,500 t CO2e/M C$ in 2019, 189,900 t CO2e/M C$ in 2020, and 163,200 t CO2e/M C$ in 2021. The company has not publicly committed to any science-based targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 59,802,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,281,000 | 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.
