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Rio Tinto, officially known as Rio Tinto Group, is a leading multinational corporation specialising in all other metal ore mining. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, the company operates across diverse regions including Australia, North America, and Africa, reflecting its extensive global footprint. Founded in 1873, Rio Tinto has a long history of pioneering mining innovations and expanding its resource portfolio.
The company’s core business revolves around the extraction and processing of key metals such as iron ore, aluminium, copper, and uranium. Its unique approach to sustainable mining and technological advancements has cemented its position as a major player in the industry. Recognised for its significant contributions to the global metals market, Rio Tinto continues to set industry standards through its commitment to responsible resource development and operational excellence.
38
DitchCarbon score
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Industry Intensity
High
All Other Metal Ore Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.836
20182025
The All Other Metal Ore Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
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Scope 2
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Rio Tinto's reported carbon emissions
Rio Tinto, headquartered in GB and operating in All Other Metal Ore Mining, reported its Scope 1 emissions as approximately 24 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This follows reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 23 billion kg CO2e in 2024 and 23.3 billion kg CO2e in 2023.
In 2023, Rio Tinto's Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 9.3 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled about 572.5 billion kg CO2e.
Rio Tinto has established ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2025 and by 50% by 2030, against a 2018 equity baseline. The company also aims to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050. While a specific overall Scope 3 emissions target has not been set due to limited direct influence over customer decarbonisation, Rio Tinto has an ambition to reach net-zero emissions from the shipping of its products by 2050. All reported emissions data and climate commitments are directly from Rio Tinto Group.
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Rio Tinto’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
2025 disclosureSee details
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Active
RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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