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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Sandfire Resources's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sandfire Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 970,819,000 kg CO2e, comprising 238,628,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 148,565,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 583,626,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included 284,738,000 kg CO2e from the processing of sold products and 163,384,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Sandfire Resources has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. Additionally, they have established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2022 as the baseline. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to sustainable practices within the mining industry. The company is also focused on ensuring that 34.1% of its suppliers, by spend on purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by FY2029. Overall, Sandfire Resources is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in their reporting and commitments.
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| 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 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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