Mineral Resources
Mineral Resources Limited, commonly referred to as MinRes, is a leading Australian mining services and processing company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Founded in 1993, MinRes has established itself as a key player in the mining industry, focusing on the extraction and processing of iron ore and lithium, among other minerals. With operations primarily in Western Australia, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of innovative mining solutions and a strong commitment to sustainability. MinRes is renowned for its unique integrated business model, which combines mining, processing, and logistics, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. As a prominent market contender, Mineral Resources has garnered recognition for its operational excellence and strategic partnerships, positioning itself as a trusted name in the resource sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Mineral Resources'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Mineral Resources's score of 4 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Mineral Resources's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Mineral Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 376,951,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 373,461,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 3,490,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 340,515,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions comprising approximately 337,489,000 kg CO2e and 3,026,000 kg CO2e, respectively. Over the years, the company has seen fluctuations in its emissions, with total emissions peaking at about 298,336,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and reaching about 224,895,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Despite these variations, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Mineral Resources, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company has reported emissions data for Scopes 1 and 2 consistently, but there is no information available regarding Scope 3 emissions or specific reduction initiatives. As the industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, Mineral Resources may need to enhance its climate strategies to align with global standards and expectations.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 108,427,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,898,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Mineral 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.
