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Salt and Mineral Mining
AU
updated 2 months ago

Mineral Resources Sustainability Profile

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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.

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19

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Mineral Resources's score of 19 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mineral Resources's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Mineral Resources, headquartered in Australia, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 376,951,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 373,461,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,490,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. These targets reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and align with industry standards for sustainability. The emissions data for 2024 and 2025 is not yet available, but the company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint. The reported emissions intensity for mining operations in 2023 was about 3,000 kg CO2e per tonne, indicating ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Mineral Resources has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. The absence of this data suggests a potential area for future reporting and improvement. Overall, Mineral Resources is committed to significant emissions reductions, demonstrating a clear strategy towards achieving net-zero emissions in the near term.

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201520162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
84,743,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
2,391,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Mineral Resources's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mineral Resources's primary industry is Salt and Mineral Mining, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Mineral Resources's Location?

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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 Mineral Resources is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Mineral Resources's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Mineral Resources has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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