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Salt and Mineral Mining
CL
updated 15 days ago

Molymet

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Molymet, officially known as Molibdenos y Metales S.A., is a leading player in the global molybdenum industry, headquartered in Chile (CL). Founded in 1966, the company has established itself as a key supplier of molybdenum and its derivatives, serving various sectors including mining, metallurgy, and chemical industries. With operations spanning across South America, North America, and Europe, Molymet is renowned for its high-quality products such as molybdenum concentrates, oxides, and metal powders. The company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability has positioned it as a market leader, achieving significant milestones in production efficiency and environmental stewardship. Molymet's unique offerings and strategic partnerships have solidified its reputation, making it a trusted name in the molybdenum supply chain.

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33

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Molymet's score of 33 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Molymet's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Molymet reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 31463000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 9255000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 253472000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Molymet has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% across Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This target reflects a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Molymet independently reports its emissions and climate initiatives. The company is committed to transparency and accountability in its environmental performance, as evidenced by its detailed disclosures in sustainability reports.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
25,703,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
25,973,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Molymet's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is 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. This request for Molymet is in CL, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Molymet is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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