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Minasligas S.A.

Minasligas S.A., a prominent player in the Brazilian mining industry, is headquartered in Brazil and operates extensively across key regions known for their rich mineral resources. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a leader in the extraction and processing of minerals, particularly iron ore and manganese, contributing significantly to the local and national economy. With a commitment to sustainable practices, Minasligas S.A. offers unique services that include mineral exploration, logistics, and environmental management. The company’s innovative approach and adherence to high safety standards have earned it a strong market position, recognised for its operational excellence and reliability. As Minasligas S.A. continues to expand its footprint, it remains dedicated to delivering quality products while fostering responsible mining practices.

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How does Minasligas S.A.'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Non-Ferrous Metal Products 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

Minasligas S.A.'s score of 19 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Minasligas S.A.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Minasligas S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 514,307 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 60,050 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions accounted for approximately 415,112 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were reported at around 39,145 kg CO2e, which included significant contributions from purchased goods and services, totalling about 4,997,980 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company recorded a total of approximately 58,717,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 58,717,000 kg CO2e, indicating a focus on direct emissions. The previous year, 2020, saw higher emissions, with Scope 1 at approximately 67,954,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 11,126,000 kg CO2e, leading to a combined total of around 79,080,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Minasligas S.A. has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or reduction targets suggests that while the company is tracking its emissions, it may not yet have formalised commitments to reduce them in line with industry standards.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Minasligas S.A.'s primary industry is Other non-ferrous metal products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Minasligas S.A. is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Minasligas S.A. 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.

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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