Sandfire Resources
Sandfire Resources NL, commonly referred to as Sandfire, is a prominent mining and exploration company headquartered in California. Established in 2003, Sandfire has made significant strides in the mining industry, particularly in copper and gold production. The company operates primarily in Australia and has expanded its footprint to include projects in various international regions. Specialising in the development and operation of high-quality mining assets, Sandfire is renowned for its flagship DeGrussa Copper-Gold Mine, which has consistently delivered strong production results. The company’s commitment to sustainable practices and innovative technologies sets it apart in the competitive mining sector. With a robust portfolio and a focus on growth, Sandfire Resources continues to solidify its position as a key player in the global mining landscape.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sandfire Resources's score of 26 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sandfire Resources's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sandfire Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 108,303,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 203,597,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,686,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from processing of sold products (approximately 284,738,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (about 163,384,000 kg CO2e). Over the years, Sandfire has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2021, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of approximately 86,344,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 75,000 kg CO2e. In contrast, in 2022, emissions from Scope 1 were reported at approximately 96,835,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at 92,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Sandfire Resources has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to monitor its emissions and report on its sustainability efforts, but further details on strategic commitments to reduce its carbon footprint remain unspecified.
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Get Started| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 83,167,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 138,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 |
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Sandfire Resources 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.
