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 3 is lower than 55% 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 318,929,000 kg CO2e in Australia, comprising 87,403,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 227,546,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to 557,847,000 kg CO2e globally. Over the years, Oz Minerals has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2021, the total emissions were about 669,537,000 kg CO2e, indicating a notable decrease in 2022. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been detailed in the available data. The company has not publicly committed to any science-based targets or specific climate pledges, which may reflect the broader industry context where many mining companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and emissions reduction strategies. As the industry evolves, it is likely that Oz Minerals will continue to assess and enhance its climate commitments.
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Add to project| 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.
