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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Pilbara 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.

9

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Pilbara Minerals's score of 9 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

36%

Pilbara Minerals's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Pilbara Minerals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 149,817,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 150,324,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 60,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 106,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 105,942,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 58,000 kg CO2e. Looking ahead to 2024, Pilbara Minerals anticipates further increases in emissions, with projected Scope 1 emissions of approximately 180,291,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 110,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, there are currently no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Pilbara Minerals, indicating a need for enhanced commitments to address their carbon footprint. The company operates within the lithium mining sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, particularly regarding carbon emissions.

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Scope 1
105,942,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
58,000
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000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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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 medium 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. Pilbara Minerals is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

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 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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