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Tianqi Lithium Corporation, a leading player in the secondary raw materials industry, is headquartered in China (CN) and operates extensively across key regions, including Australia and South America. Founded in 1995, the company has established itself as a significant force in lithium production, catering to the growing demand for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy storage solutions.
Tianqi Lithium's core offerings include lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate, which are essential components in battery manufacturing. What sets them apart is their commitment to sustainable practices and innovative extraction methods, ensuring high purity and efficiency. With a strong market position, Tianqi Lithium has achieved notable milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that bolster its reputation as a reliable supplier in the global lithium market.
20
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-3 vs industry average
Tianqi Lithium’s score of 20 is lower than 43% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Recycled Raw Materials is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
1.588
20182025
The Recycled Raw Materials industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
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Scope 2
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Tianqi Lithium's reported carbon emissions
Tianqi Lithium, a Chinese secondary raw materials company, reported approximately 857.5 million kg CO2e in total greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. This included about 193.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 128.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and roughly 536.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 6.0 million kg CO2e, comprising about 1.0 million kg CO2e in Scope 1, approximately 2.0 million kg CO2e in Scope 2, and around 3.0 million kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. For 2022, Tianqi Lithium's total emissions were roughly 6.3 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 1.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 2.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 3.1 million kg CO2e. In 2021, the company disclosed approximately 255.2 million kg CO2e in total emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at about 114.9 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 140.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data for 2021 were not available.
Tianqi Lithium has set a near-term target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by over 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. The company also aims to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050.
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Tianqi Lithium’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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