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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Mineral Resources's score of 9 is lower than 64% 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, 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 steady increase in emissions, with 2022 emissions recorded at about 340,515,000 kg CO2e and 2021 at approximately 298,336,000 kg CO2e. Mineral Resources has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for further development in their sustainability approach. The company operates within the mining sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of establishing clear climate action plans to align with industry standards and expectations.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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.
