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Vulcan Energy Resources

Vulcan Energy Resources, an innovative leader in the renewable energy sector, is headquartered in Australia and primarily operates in Europe. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on sustainable lithium extraction and geothermal energy production, positioning itself at the forefront of the transition to clean energy. Vulcan's unique approach combines lithium extraction from geothermal brine with zero-carbon processes, setting it apart in the industry. The company aims to supply the growing electric vehicle market with responsibly sourced lithium, contributing to a more sustainable future. With significant milestones, including partnerships with major automotive manufacturers, Vulcan Energy Resources is rapidly establishing itself as a key player in the global energy landscape, committed to reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmental stewardship.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission 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.

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Industry Benchmark

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Vulcan Energy Resources's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Vulcan Energy Resources reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity amounting to approximately 22,958,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 1 or Scope 3 emissions data for this year. In 2023, Vulcan did not report any emissions data for its operations in Australia or globally. However, in 2022, the company disclosed emissions of 1,760 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in Australia, alongside Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 1,000,000 kg CO2e, which included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (693,040 kg CO2e) and business travel (82,870 kg CO2e). Vulcan's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint is evident through its integrated renewable energy and lithium project, which has a reported negative carbon footprint of about 2,000 tonnes CO2e. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives, Vulcan Energy Resources is actively engaged in sustainable practices, particularly in geothermal energy production, which is aligned with industry standards for climate action. Overall, Vulcan Energy Resources is focused on minimising its environmental impact while advancing its renewable energy projects, although further details on specific reduction targets are currently unavailable.

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20212024
Scope 1
2,330
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Scope 2
71,770
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Scope 3
2,172,870
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vulcan Energy Resources's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, 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 Vulcan Energy Resources is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Vulcan Energy Resources 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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