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Nyrstar NV

Nyrstar NV, a leading global multi-metals business, is headquartered in Belgium (BE) and operates across key regions including Europe, Australia, and North America. Founded in 2007, Nyrstar has established itself in the mining and metals industry, focusing on the production of zinc and lead, as well as other essential metals. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering high-quality products that meet stringent industry standards. Nyrstar's unique approach to metal production, combined with its strategic operational facilities, positions it as a significant player in the global market. With a strong emphasis on responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship, Nyrstar continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted supplier in the metals sector.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Non-Ferrous Metal Products 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Nyrstar NV's score of 11 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nyrstar NV's reported carbon emissions

Nyrstar NV, headquartered in Belgium (BE), reported its carbon emissions data for the years 2013 to 2017, focusing solely on Scope 1 emissions. In 2013, the company emitted approximately 46,071,000 kg CO2e. This figure decreased to about 38,568,000 kg CO2e in 2014, followed by a slight increase to approximately 42,428,000 kg CO2e in 2015. A significant reduction was observed in 2016, with emissions dropping to about 27,948,000 kg CO2e, and a slight rise to approximately 29,803,000 kg CO2e in 2017. Despite these reductions, Nyrstar NV has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company’s emissions profile reflects a focus on Scope 1 emissions, with no reported Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions during this period. As the industry continues to evolve, Nyrstar NV's future climate commitments and strategies will be crucial in addressing its carbon footprint and aligning with global climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nyrstar NV's primary industry is Other non-ferrous metal products, which is high 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. Nyrstar NV is headquartered in BE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Nyrstar NV is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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