Bushveld Minerals Limited, a prominent player in the mining and minerals sector, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and primarily operates in the Bushveld Complex, a rich geological formation known for its vast mineral resources. Founded in 2012, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the production of vanadium, a critical component in steel manufacturing and energy storage solutions. Bushveld Minerals focuses on the extraction and processing of vanadium, with its flagship asset being the Vametco mine and processing facility. The company is distinguished by its commitment to sustainable practices and its strategic approach to resource management. With a strong market position, Bushveld Minerals has achieved significant milestones, including becoming one of the largest producers of vanadium globally, thereby contributing to the growing demand for renewable energy technologies.
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In 2022, Bushveld Minerals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 147,024,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific emissions data for Scope 1, Scope 2, or Scope 3, nor have they set formal reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data indicates that for their nitrovan product, emissions are about 41,100 kg CO2e per tonne produced, while for organic chemicals, emissions are approximately 43,400 kg CO2e per tonne. Despite the lack of specific reduction commitments, Bushveld Minerals operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon footprint reduction. As a company headquartered in South Africa (ZA), Bushveld Minerals is positioned to align with global climate commitments, although specific actions or targets have not been publicly outlined.
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Bushveld Minerals 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.