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Centaurus Metals

Centaurus Metals Limited, commonly referred to as Centaurus, is an Australian-based mining company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Founded in 2006, the company has established itself in the resource sector, focusing primarily on the exploration and development of high-quality mineral projects, particularly in Brazil. Centaurus is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and its core offerings, which include iron ore and nickel exploration. The company’s flagship project, the Jaguar Nickel Project, showcases its innovative approach to resource extraction and environmental stewardship. With a strong market position, Centaurus has achieved significant milestones, including successful drilling campaigns and strategic partnerships, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the mining industry.

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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.

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Industry Benchmark

Centaurus Metals's score of 7 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Centaurus Metals's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Centaurus Metals reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 2,506,000 kg CO2e. For the Jaguar project, the company achieved on-site emissions of about 1,550,000 kg CO2e, while the overall GHG emissions for Jaguar were reported at approximately 7,270,000 kg CO2e for iron and steel production and about 48,600,000 kg CO2e for copper and its articles. Centaurus Metals is committed to significant carbon reduction initiatives, aiming for an 85% reduction in GHG emissions compared to the nickel industry average of 33 tonnes CO2 per tonne of nickel equivalent. This target is set for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a timeframe extending from 2023 to 2025. Additionally, the company is focused on integrating sustainability into its mine and process plant designs, with a commitment to minimising carbon emissions and raw water usage through 2027. These commitments reflect Centaurus Metals's dedication to achieving net-zero emissions while maintaining strong ethical and financial outcomes for stakeholders.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Centaurus Metals's primary industry is Iron ores, 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 Centaurus Metals is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Centaurus Metals 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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