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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Mp Materials'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.

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

Mp Materials's score of 33 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 from Scope 1 and 1,080,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to 2022, where Scope 1 emissions were about 56,566,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 860,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for 2023. Mp Materials is committed to ambitious climate targets, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. The reduction initiatives are part of a broader strategy to enhance environmental performance and contribute to global climate goals.

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Scope 1
24,408,000
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Scope 2
8,712,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mp Materials'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 Mp Materials is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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