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 2022, MP Materials, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 56,566,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 56,566,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 860,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant increase from 2021, when the company emitted about 16,524,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and approximately 8,712,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2. Despite the increase in emissions, MP Materials has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company does not report Scope 3 emissions, which could provide a more comprehensive view of their overall carbon footprint. MP Materials' emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the figures are solely representative of their own operations. The company is actively engaged in sustainability practices, although specific details on their climate pledges or reduction initiatives remain unspecified.
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| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,524,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,712,000 | 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.
