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.
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Oz Minerals's score of 29 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Oz Minerals's reported carbon emissions
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. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions reached about 557847000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial overall carbon footprint. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 50% by 2027, relative to a FY21 baseline, as part of its Decarbonisation Roadmap. Furthermore, Oz Minerals has pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, which encompasses residual Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, BHP Group Limited, reflecting the broader corporate family’s climate initiatives. Oz Minerals is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and responsible mining practices.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
