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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Rio Tinto plc'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Non-Ferrous Metal 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.
Industry Benchmark
Rio Tinto plc's score of 17 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Rio Tinto plc's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Rio Tinto plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30,300,000,000 kg CO2e globally, comprising 22,800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 7,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the company did not disclose any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. Rio Tinto's emissions data is cascaded from its parent organization, Rio Tinto Group, which provides a comprehensive view of its environmental impact. The company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. In terms of regional emissions, the breakdown for 2022 includes: - South Africa: 400,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 1,300,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2) - Australia: 12,600,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 5,600,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2) - Canada: 6,100,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1) with no Scope 2 emissions reported - United States: 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1) with no Scope 2 emissions reported Rio Tinto's operational emissions intensity for iron and steel production was reported at approximately 6,200 kg CO2e per tonne of copper equivalent, while aluminium production had an emissions intensity of about 2,210 kg CO2e per tonne. Overall, while Rio Tinto has made strides in reporting its emissions, the absence of specific reduction targets highlights an opportunity for enhanced climate action and accountability in the future.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 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 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions 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.
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.
