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Sierra Rutile Limited

Sierra Rutile Limited, a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in Sierra Leone (SL) and primarily operates in the rich mineral regions of West Africa. Founded in 1960, the company has established itself as a leader in the extraction and production of rutile, a key titanium dioxide feedstock. Sierra Rutile's core offerings include high-quality rutile and ilmenite, which are essential for various industrial applications, including pigments and titanium metal production. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and community engagement, setting it apart in the industry. With a strong market position, Sierra Rutile Limited has achieved significant milestones, including expansions in production capacity and advancements in environmental stewardship, solidifying its reputation as a responsible and innovative mining enterprise.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sierra Rutile Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

3

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

10

Industry Benchmark

Sierra Rutile Limited's score of 3 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sierra Rutile Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sierra Rutile Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,337,657 tonnes CO2e. This figure includes about 60,725 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, while Scope 2 emissions were recorded at zero. The majority of their emissions, approximately 5,276,932 tonnes CO2e, fall under Scope 3, indicating significant indirect emissions associated with their operations. Currently, Sierra Rutile Limited has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or targets suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. As the industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, it will be essential for Sierra Rutile Limited to establish clear commitments to reduce emissions and enhance their environmental performance.

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2023
Scope 1
60,725,000
Scope 2
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Scope 3
5,276,932,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sierra Rutile Limited's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Sierra Rutile Limited is headquartered in SL, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sierra Rutile Limited 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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