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Lead, Zinc, and Tin Processing
CA
updated 8 months ago

Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd.

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Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd., a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in Canada and primarily operates in Mongolia, where it focuses on the extraction of copper and gold. Founded in 1994, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of the Oyu Tolgoi project, one of the largest copper-gold mines in the world. Turquoise Hill is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies, which enhance operational efficiency and minimise environmental impact. With a strong market position, the company has garnered recognition for its contributions to the global copper supply chain, making it a key player in the industry. Through its strategic initiatives and dedication to responsible resource management, Turquoise Hill Resources continues to shape the future of mining.

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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Lead, Zinc, and Tin Processing 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd.'s score of 28 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Rio Tinto plc

Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd., headquartered in Canada, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Rio Tinto Group, which influences its climate commitments and reporting practices. While Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. has not established its own reduction targets, it is aligned with the broader sustainability initiatives of its parent company, Rio Tinto Group. This includes commitments to reduce emissions as part of the corporate family’s climate strategy. The emissions data and performance metrics are cascaded from Rio Tinto plc, which operates at a higher corporate level. As part of its climate strategy, Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. is expected to adhere to the initiatives set forth by Rio Tinto, including participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the Climate Action 100+ initiative, both of which aim to enhance transparency and accountability in climate-related performance. In summary, while specific emissions data for Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. is not available, the company is integrated into the climate commitments of Rio Tinto Group, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and emissions reduction within the mining industry.

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Scope 1
24,700
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Scope 2
9,300
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd.'s primary industry is Lead, zinc and tin and products thereof, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. 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
Reduction Actions

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