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Stillwater Mining Company

Stillwater Mining Company, a prominent player in the precious metals sector, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1992, the company has established itself as a leader in palladium and platinum production, primarily operating in Montana's Stillwater and East Boulder mines. Specialising in the extraction and processing of these valuable metals, Stillwater Mining is recognised for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies. The company has achieved significant milestones, including becoming the only primary producer of palladium in the U.S., which enhances its market position. With a focus on high-quality products and responsible operations, Stillwater Mining Company continues to play a vital role in the global precious metals industry, catering to diverse markets and contributing to the advancement of sustainable mining solutions.

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How does Stillwater Mining Company'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.

22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Non-Ferrous Metal 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Stillwater Mining Company's score of 22 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Stillwater Mining Company's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Stillwater Mining Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. Specifically, their emissions breakdown included about 54,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 197,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and around 211,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 in the US. Globally, the company emitted about 6,725,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, 689,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, and approximately 1,597,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite these figures, Stillwater Mining Company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or reduction targets suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments. As the mining industry increasingly faces pressure to address climate change, Stillwater Mining Company will need to develop and communicate clear strategies to enhance its sustainability efforts.

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2019
Scope 1
689,000
Scope 2
6,725,000
Scope 3
1,597,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Stillwater Mining Company's primary industry is Other non-ferrous metal ores and concentrates, 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. This request for Stillwater Mining Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Stillwater Mining Company 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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