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 score of 16 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sherritt International Corporation's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sherritt International Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 864,392,509 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 110,377,822 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a continued effort to manage and reduce their carbon footprint, following emissions of about 923,132,712 kg CO2e in 2022 and 941,721,884 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Sherritt's emissions data reflects a general trend of decreasing emissions over the years, with a notable reduction from 2,293,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the latest figures in 2023. Sherritt operates with a focus on transparency regarding its emissions, disclosing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, while no data on Scope 3 emissions has been provided. The corporation's headquarters is located in Canada, and it continues to align its operations with industry standards for climate responsibility.
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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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Sherritt International Corporation 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.
