Samarco
Samarco Mineração S.A., commonly referred to as Samarco, is a prominent Brazilian mining company headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Established in 1977, Samarco operates primarily in the iron ore sector, focusing on the production of high-quality iron ore pellets. The company has made significant strides in sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a leader in the mining industry. With major operations in the state of Minas Gerais, Samarco is renowned for its commitment to environmental responsibility and community engagement. The company’s unique production process, which emphasises the use of advanced technology, sets it apart in the competitive landscape. Notable achievements include its efforts in restoring ecosystems and promoting social development in local communities, reinforcing its market position as a responsible and forward-thinking entity in the mining sector.
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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 59% 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 747,900 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, which includes direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and about 451,200 tonnes CO2e from Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from the value chain. The Scope 1 emissions comprised mobile combustion and fugitive emissions, while Scope 3 emissions included various categories such as business travel and downstream transportation. Over the years, Samarco's emissions have fluctuated significantly. For instance, in 2022, the company recorded around 675,300 tonnes CO2e in Scope 1 and approximately 350,400 tonnes CO2e in Scope 3. The highest recorded emissions were in 2018, with Scope 1 emissions reaching about 10.7 million tonnes CO2e and Scope 3 emissions soaring to approximately 596.4 million tonnes CO2e. Despite these figures, there are currently no publicly stated reduction targets or commitments from Samarco regarding their carbon emissions. The absence of specific reduction initiatives or climate pledges indicates a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy. As the industry increasingly focuses on climate action, establishing clear reduction targets could enhance Samarco's commitment to mitigating climate change impacts.
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Add to project2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 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
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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.
