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Pilbara Minerals

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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16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22

Industry Benchmark

Pilbara Minerals's score of 16 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pilbara Minerals's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Pilbara Minerals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 180,291,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 110,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, totalling about 180,401,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company emitted around 150,324,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 60,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a total of about 150,384,000 kg CO2e. The 2022 emissions were approximately 106,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 contributing about 105,942,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 about 58,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Pilbara Minerals has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data indicates a potential area for future reporting and improvement. The company is headquartered in Australia and operates within the mining sector, which is increasingly under scrutiny for its environmental impact.

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105,942,000
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Scope 2
58,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pilbara Minerals's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Pilbara Minerals is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Pilbara 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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