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.
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In 2022, Oz Minerals, headquartered in Australia, reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 95387,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 230651000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions of about 557847000 kg CO2e on a global scale. In Australia specifically, their Scope 1 emissions were around 87403000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 227546000 kg CO2e. Oz Minerals has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2030, which encompasses residual Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Additionally, through their Decarbonisation Roadmap, they target a 50% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2027, using a fiscal year 2021 baseline. The emissions data is cascaded from their parent company, BHP Group Limited, reflecting their corporate family relationship. This data is part of their broader sustainability strategy, which aligns with industry standards for climate action and accountability.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Oz Minerals 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.