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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

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9

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Mineral Resources's score of 9 is lower than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15%

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 about 373,461,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and around 3,490,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Over the years, the company has seen a significant increase in emissions, with total emissions rising from about 84,743,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to the current figure. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, it continues to monitor and report its emissions, indicating a level of transparency in its environmental impact. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that while Mineral Resources acknowledges its carbon footprint, it may need to establish clearer strategies for emissions reduction in line with industry standards.

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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
0,000,000
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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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Industry emissions intensity

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Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mineral Resources's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Mineral Resources is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high 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.

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.

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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