Compass Minerals Sustainability Profile
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.
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Compass Minerals's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Compass Minerals reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 659,347,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 223,532,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 76,013,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity, and significant Scope 3 emissions of about 359,802,000 kg CO2e, mainly from upstream transportation and distribution. Comparatively, in 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 751,329,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 229,785,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 70,601,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 450,943,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. Compass Minerals has set a near-term target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 5% by fiscal 2025, using a fiscal 2021 baseline. This commitment reflects the company's ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint across operations. The emissions data is sourced directly from Compass Minerals International, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| 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 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 494,965,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Compass Minerals's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Compass Minerals's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 20% last year and decreased by approximately 27% since 2013, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 55% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Compass Minerals's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Compass Minerals has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
