Mp Materials
Mp Materials, officially known as MP Materials Corp., is a leading player in the rare earth materials industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2017, the company has rapidly established itself as a key supplier of high-purity rare earth materials, essential for various advanced technologies, including electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and consumer electronics. With major operations in Mountain Pass, California, Mp Materials is renowned for its unique ability to produce neodymium and praseodymium, critical components in powerful permanent magnets. The company’s commitment to sustainable practices and domestic production has positioned it as a vital contributor to the US supply chain, particularly in the context of growing demand for clean energy solutions. Notably, Mp Materials has achieved significant milestones, including becoming the largest producer of rare earth materials in North America, reinforcing its market leadership and commitment to innovation.
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Mp Materials's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, MP Materials reported total carbon emissions of approximately 73,627,000 kg CO2e, comprising 73,627,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 1,080,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The Scope 1 emissions included approximately 11,021,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and about 59,877,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 56,566,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 56,566,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 860,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023. In 2021, MP Materials' emissions were approximately 24,408,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 24,408,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 8,712,000 kg CO2e. The data shows a trend of increasing emissions over the three years reported. Currently, MP Materials has not set any specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor do they participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company does not disclose any Scope 3 emissions data, which could provide a more comprehensive view of their overall carbon footprint. As a US-based organisation, MP Materials is positioned within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon reduction, yet they have not publicly committed to specific climate pledges or reduction initiatives at this time.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 24,408,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,712,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Mp Materials is not participating in any 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.
