Vale
Vale S.A., commonly known as Vale, is a leading global mining company headquartered in Brazil. Established in 1942, Vale has grown to become one of the largest producers of iron ore and nickel, with significant operations across South America, North America, and Asia. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation in mineral extraction. Vale's core products include iron ore, nickel, copper, and various other minerals, distinguished by their high quality and efficiency in production. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in technology and a strong focus on environmental stewardship. As a key player in the mining industry, Vale continues to strengthen its market position through strategic investments and a dedication to responsible resource management.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Iron Ores 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.
Industry Benchmark
Vale's score of 34 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Vale's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Vale S.A., headquartered in Brazil, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 8,552,734,840 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,453,410,810 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 280,433,180 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to approximately 26,419,326,480 kg CO2e, primarily from upstream activities. Vale has made commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, although specific near-term reduction targets have been removed or expired. The company is currently in a transitory grace period for compliance with its commitment policy, with new targets expected to be submitted by July 31, 2023. Vale has not yet committed to a net-zero target. The company’s emissions intensity for 2022 was reported at approximately 28,700 kg CO2e per tonne of steel produced, indicating a focus on improving efficiency and reducing emissions in its operations. Vale's ongoing efforts reflect its commitment to addressing climate change within the mining sector, particularly in iron and aluminium production.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,800,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 800,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 308,700,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Vale is committed to some 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.
