Sherritt International Corporation
Sherritt International Corporation, often referred to simply as Sherritt, is a leading Canadian resource company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1927, Sherritt has established itself as a key player in the mining and energy sectors, with significant operations in Canada, Cuba, and Madagascar. The company primarily focuses on nickel and cobalt production, alongside oil and gas exploration, leveraging innovative technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Sherritt's unique approach to resource extraction and processing has positioned it as a market leader, particularly in the production of battery metals essential for the growing electric vehicle industry. With a commitment to responsible mining practices and community engagement, Sherritt continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted name in the global resource market.
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Sherritt International Corporation's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sherritt International Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 864,392,509 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 110,377,822 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marks a decrease from 2022, where emissions were approximately 923,132,712 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 119,558,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Over the past few years, Sherritt has shown a trend of reducing its emissions, with 2021 figures at about 941,721,884 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 123,122,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2020 emissions reaching approximately 1,998,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 125,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Despite these reductions, Sherritt has not set specific science-based targets (SBTi) or documented climate pledges. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the value chain. Sherritt's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the reported figures are solely from its own operations. Overall, Sherritt International Corporation is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint, although further commitments and targets would enhance its climate strategy.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,293,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 119,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Sherritt International Corporation 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.
