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Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad

Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad (MSC) is a leading player in the tin mining and smelting industry, headquartered in Malaysia. Established in 1976, MSC has grown to become one of the largest tin producers in the world, with significant operations in Malaysia and Indonesia. The company is renowned for its high-quality tin products, including refined tin and tin alloys, which are essential for various industrial applications. MSC's commitment to sustainable practices and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones such as ISO certification and recognition for its environmental initiatives. With a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction, Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad continues to set benchmarks in the tin industry, making it a trusted name among global clients.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Non-Ferrous Metal Reprocessing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad's score of 27 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad (MSC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,712,200 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 19,826,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a minimal 447.5 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marks a significant reduction in emissions compared to previous years, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from about 2,220,594,900 kg CO2e in 2022 and Scope 2 emissions from approximately 2,978,492,200 kg CO2e. MSC's emissions profile indicates a strong focus on reducing direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the aluminium sector, where they reported a GHG emissions intensity of about 4,200 kg CO2e per tonne of aluminium in 2021 and 4,100 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022. Despite these reductions, MSC has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. Overall, MSC's recent emissions data reflects a positive trend towards lower carbon emissions, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change.

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202120222023
Scope 1
2,147,076,900
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
2,651,153,500
0,000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
7,296,284,000
0,000,000,000
000.0

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad's primary industry is Secondary other non-ferrous metals for treatment, Re-processing of secondary other non-ferrous metals into new other non-ferrous metals, which is high 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. Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad is headquartered in MY, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad 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.

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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