Pilbara Minerals Sustainability Profile
Pilbara Minerals Limited, headquartered in Australia, is a leading player in the lithium and tantalum mining industry. Founded in 2010, the company has established itself as a key supplier of high-quality lithium spodumene concentrate, primarily from its flagship Pilgangoora Project located in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. With a strong focus on sustainable mining practices, Pilbara Minerals is committed to delivering premium products that meet the growing global demand for lithium, driven by the electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors. The company has achieved significant milestones, including successful production ramp-ups and strategic partnerships, positioning itself as a market leader in the lithium supply chain. Pilbara Minerals continues to innovate and expand, solidifying its reputation as a reliable source of essential minerals for a sustainable future.
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Pilbara Minerals's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Pilbara Minerals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 170 kg CO2e, encompassing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In the previous year, 2024, the company recorded emissions of about 180 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 110 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling approximately 180,291,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 globally. In 2023, Pilbara Minerals' emissions were approximately 149,817,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 100,993,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 60,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. There are no emissions data cascaded from a parent or related organization, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Pilbara Minerals Limited. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data suggests a potential area for future reporting and improvement. Overall, Pilbara Minerals is actively monitoring its carbon footprint, with a focus on reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, but further commitments and targets would enhance its climate strategy.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 105,942,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 58,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Pilbara Minerals's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Pilbara Minerals has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
