Samarco
Samarco Mineração S.A., commonly referred to as Samarco, is a prominent Brazilian mining company headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Founded in 1977, Samarco operates primarily in the iron ore sector, focusing on the production of high-quality iron ore pellets. The company has established itself as a key player in the mining industry, with significant operations in the Minas Gerais region. Samarco is renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable mining practices, particularly in the development of its unique pelletising technology, which enhances the efficiency and environmental performance of iron ore production. Over the years, the company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in operational safety and environmental stewardship. With a strong commitment to sustainability, Samarco continues to strengthen its market position, contributing to Brazil's economy while prioritising responsible mining practices.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Iron Ores 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
Samarco's score of 23 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Samarco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Samarco reported carbon emissions of approximately 747,897,260 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 451,152,830 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The Scope 1 emissions included about 37,064,870 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 562,190 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions. For Scope 3, significant contributions came from business travel and downstream transportation. Over the years, Samarco's emissions have fluctuated, with notable peaks in 2018, where total emissions reached approximately 596,400,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by Scope 3 emissions. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a lack of formalised climate pledges or science-based targets. Samarco's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions, particularly in the context of the mining industry, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact. The absence of defined reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments moving forward.
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Add to project| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 1,629,277,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 26,960,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.
Samarco 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.
