Rio Tinto plc
Rio Tinto plc, a leading global mining and metals company, is headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1873, Rio Tinto has established itself as a key player in the mining industry, with significant operations across Australia, North America, and various regions in Africa and Asia. The company primarily focuses on the extraction and production of essential minerals, including aluminium, copper, diamonds, gold, and iron ore. Renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices, Rio Tinto has achieved numerous milestones, including advancements in technology and environmental stewardship. With a strong market position, the company is recognised for its innovative approach to resource extraction and its ability to deliver high-quality products that meet global demand. As a result, Rio Tinto continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the mining sector.
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Rio Tinto plc's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Rio Tinto plc reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 30,300,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 22,800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 7,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which amounted to a staggering 583,900,000,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the extensive carbon footprint associated with its supply chain and product use. Rio Tinto's emissions data is cascaded from its parent organization, Rio Tinto Group, reflecting its commitment to transparency in environmental reporting. Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) commitments. The company operates under a corporate family structure, with emissions data inherited from Rio Tinto Group, which is classified as a current subsidiary. This relationship underscores the importance of collective action within the group to address climate change. Rio Tinto's emissions intensity for operational activities is reported at approximately 6,200 kg CO2e per tonne of copper equivalent for iron and steel production, and 2,210 kg CO2e per tonne for aluminium production. These metrics provide insight into the company's operational efficiency and environmental impact. As Rio Tinto continues to navigate the complexities of climate commitments, the focus remains on enhancing transparency and accountability in its emissions reporting while exploring future reduction strategies.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 24,700 | 00,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,300 | 0,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Rio Tinto plc 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.
