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Western Areas Limited

Western Areas Limited, headquartered in Australia, is a prominent player in the mining industry, primarily focused on nickel production. Established in 2000, the company has made significant strides in the sector, particularly through its operations in the highly prospective nickel regions of Western Australia. Specialising in the extraction and processing of nickel, Western Areas Limited is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies. The company’s flagship projects, including the Forrestania Nickel Project, highlight its dedication to high-quality production and environmental stewardship. With a strong market position, Western Areas Limited has achieved notable milestones, including successful expansions and strategic partnerships that enhance its operational efficiency. As a leader in the nickel market, the company continues to contribute to the global demand for this essential metal, vital for electric vehicle batteries and other applications.

DitchCarbon Score

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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.

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Industry Benchmark

Western Areas Limited's score of 2 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Western Areas Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Western Areas Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 80,762,000 kg CO2e, comprising 35,184,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 46,096,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has shown a trend of fluctuating emissions over the years, with total emissions peaking at about 61,709,000 kg CO2e in 2014 and declining to 52,231,000 kg CO2e in 2017. Despite these figures, there are currently no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Western Areas Limited, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The absence of specific initiatives or targets suggests that the company may need to enhance its focus on sustainability and emissions reduction strategies to align with industry standards and expectations.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
45,429,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Western Areas Limited's primary industry is Lead, zinc and tin and products thereof, which is high 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. Western Areas Limited is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

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.

Western Areas Limited is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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