Oz Minerals
Oz Minerals, officially known as Oz Minerals Limited, is a prominent Australian mining company headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 2008, the company has rapidly established itself within the mining industry, focusing primarily on copper and gold production. With significant operations in the highly prospective regions of South Australia and Queensland, Oz Minerals is renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable mining practices. The company’s core products include high-quality copper concentrate and gold, which are essential for various industrial applications. Oz Minerals is distinguished by its commitment to responsible resource development and community engagement, positioning itself as a leader in the sector. Notable achievements include its successful integration of advanced technology in mining operations, enhancing efficiency and reducing environmental impact. As a key player in the Australian mining landscape, Oz Minerals continues to drive growth and innovation in the industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Oz Minerals'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Oz Minerals's score of 13 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Oz Minerals's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Oz Minerals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 230,651,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources, with Scope 1 emissions at about 95,387,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 227,546,000 kg CO2e in Australia. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 557,847,000 kg CO2e globally. Over the years, Oz Minerals has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been detailed in the available data. The company has not set formal science-based targets or documented specific reduction initiatives, indicating a potential area for future development in their climate strategy. As part of the mining industry, Oz Minerals is positioned within a sector that faces increasing scrutiny regarding carbon emissions and sustainability practices. The company’s ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions reflect a growing awareness of the need for responsible environmental stewardship.
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| 2008 | 2012 | 2013 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 576,938,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 513,145,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 424,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.
Oz Minerals 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.
