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Minerals Technologies

Minerals Technologies Inc., commonly referred to as MTI, is a leading global provider of specialty minerals and related services, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1992, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Operating within the minerals industry, MTI focuses on innovative solutions in areas such as paper, plastics, and construction. Their core products, including precipitated calcium carbonate and talc, are renowned for their quality and performance, setting them apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, Minerals Technologies has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for various industries. The company’s dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction continues to drive its success on a global scale.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Minerals Technologies'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.

45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Minerals Technologies's score of 45 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Minerals Technologies's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Minerals Technologies, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,616,880 kg CO2e, comprising 351,590,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 110,098,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Notably, the company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 5,228,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a comprehensive approach to understanding its carbon footprint. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 25% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 40% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2025, using 2018 as the baseline year. These targets reflect an increase from previous commitments of 20% and 15%, respectively. This proactive stance demonstrates Minerals Technologies' commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact within the chemicals sector. Overall, Minerals Technologies is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its reporting and commitment to sustainability.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
441,881,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
154,573,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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-
-
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Minerals Technologies's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Minerals Technologies is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Minerals Technologies is committed to some 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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