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 total carbon emissions of approximately 30300000000 kg CO2e globally, comprising 22800000000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 7500000000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 583900000000 kg CO2e. Regionally, emissions included approximately 12600000000 kg CO2e in Australia (with 12600000000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 5600000000 kg CO2e from Scope 2), 6100000000 kg CO2e in Canada (entirely from Scope 1), 1000000000 kg CO2e in the US (from Scope 1), and 1700000000 kg CO2e in South Africa (400000000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1300000000 kg CO2e from Scope 2). Despite the substantial emissions figures, Rio Tinto has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The emissions data is cascaded from the Rio Tinto Group, reflecting the company's current subsidiary status within the corporate family. Rio Tinto's operational emissions intensity for iron and steel was reported at approximately 6200.0 kg CO2e per tonne, while aluminium emissions intensity was about 2210.0 kg CO2e per tonne. The company continues to engage in discussions around climate commitments but has yet to establish formal reduction targets.
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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.
