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 2024, Sherritt International Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 911,118,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 115,729,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marks a slight increase in emissions compared to 2023, where Scope 1 emissions were about 864,393,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 110,378,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Sherritt's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives, Sherritt International Corporation is actively engaged in sustainability efforts, as evidenced by their annual sustainability reports. However, no specific science-based targets (SBTi) or documented reduction initiatives have been identified in the current data. Overall, Sherritt International Corporation's emissions reflect its operational scale and the challenges faced in reducing carbon footprints within the mining and resource extraction industry.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 335,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 59,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
