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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.

14

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 14 is higher than 90% 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 600,499,970 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 415,111,910 kg CO2e from Scope 2, alongside 39,145,460 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data indicates a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes of greenhouse gas emissions. In 2022, the company recorded emissions of about 67,954,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 11,126,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling approximately 79,080,000 kg CO2e. The 2021 figures showed a reduction in Scope 1 emissions to about 58,717,000 kg CO2e, with no Scope 2 emissions reported for that year. Despite these figures, Minasligas S.A. has not disclosed any 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 actively measuring its emissions, it may not yet have formalised commitments to reduce them. Overall, Minasligas S.A. is positioned within a global context of increasing scrutiny on carbon emissions, and its future commitments will be crucial in aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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67,954,000
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11,126,000
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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 high 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. Minasligas S.A. is headquartered in BR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low 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.

Minasligas S.A. 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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