Compass Minerals
Compass Minerals International, Inc., commonly referred to as Compass Minerals, is a leading provider of essential minerals headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1993, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America and South America, focusing primarily on the production of salt, plant nutrients, and magnesium chloride. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Compass Minerals offers unique products that cater to various industries, including agriculture, de-icing, and water treatment. The company is recognised for its high-quality offerings, which have positioned it as a market leader in the minerals sector. Notable achievements include significant advancements in production efficiency and a robust supply chain that supports its diverse customer base.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Non-Metallic Mineral Mining 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
Compass Minerals's score of 33 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Compass Minerals's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Compass Minerals reported total emissions of approximately 300,386,000 kg CO2e, with emissions from Scope 2 (purchased electricity) at about 70,601,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 (upstream transportation and distribution) at approximately 450,943,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scopes 1, 2, and 3, but specific figures for Scope 1 were not provided for 2023. Over the years, Compass Minerals has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2021, total emissions were about 722,463,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 230,251,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 84,762,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company’s emissions intensity has varied, with a reported intensity of approximately 27,400 kg CO2e per tonne in 2020. As Compass Minerals continues to operate in the mineral industry, addressing its carbon footprint remains crucial for aligning with global climate goals.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 230,036,000 | 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 | - |
| Scope 2 | 112,192,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 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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Compass Minerals 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.
