Merafe Resources
Merafe Resources Limited, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), is a prominent player in the mining and metals industry, primarily focusing on the production of ferrochrome. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a key contributor to the global stainless steel market, leveraging its strategic operations in the Bushveld Complex, a rich mineral region. Specialising in the extraction and processing of chrome ore, Merafe Resources stands out for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in metallurgical processes. The company operates in partnership with Glencore, enhancing its market position and operational efficiency. With a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility, Merafe Resources has achieved notable milestones, including significant reductions in carbon emissions and energy consumption, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the ferrochrome sector.
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Merafe Resources's score of 17 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Merafe Resources's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Merafe Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,743,301,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3,239,639,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 4,503,662,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In previous years, emissions have fluctuated, with 2022 emissions recorded at approximately 10,013,832,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 3,999,688,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 6,014,144,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2. The emissions per tonne of ferrochrome produced have also varied, with figures around 5,300 kg CO2e in 2022 and 5,680 kg CO2e in 2023. Merafe Resources operates within the iron and steel industry, which is known for its significant carbon emissions. The company has not yet established specific science-based targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy.
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Add to project| 2011 | 2012 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,700,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000 | - | 0,000 | - | - |
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Merafe Resources 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.
