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Salt and Mineral Mining
IN
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NMDC

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National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), headquartered in India, is a leading player in the mining and mineral exploration industry. Established in 1958, NMDC has made significant strides in iron ore production, contributing to the nation’s mineral wealth. With major operational regions in Chhattisgarh and Karnataka, the company focuses on the extraction and processing of iron ore, diamonds, and other minerals. NMDC is renowned for its high-quality iron ore, which is essential for steel production, and its commitment to sustainable mining practices. The company has achieved notable milestones, including being the largest iron ore producer in India, which solidifies its market position. With a strong emphasis on innovation and efficiency, NMDC continues to play a pivotal role in the growth of the Indian mining sector.

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27

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21

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NMDC's score of 27 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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NMDC's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, NMDC Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 65,955,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 75,176,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 59,150,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 65,820,370,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to about 134,326,000 kg CO2e. For the year 2023, NMDC's emissions in India were approximately 62,562,140 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 54,111,140 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The global figures for the same year indicated Scope 1 emissions of around 62,562,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 54,111,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 69,532,000,000 kg CO2e. NMDC has committed to achieving net-zero emissions, with a near-term target status classified as "Committed." The company operates in the mining sector, specifically focusing on iron, aluminium, and other metals, and is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint. However, specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that NMDC Limited independently reports its emissions and climate commitments.

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Scope 1
57,896,000
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Scope 2
55,247,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. NMDC'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.

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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 NMDC is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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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