First Quantum Minerals
Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings
Is First Quantum Minerals doing their part?
Their DitchCarbon score is 38
First Quantum Minerals has a DitchCarbon Score of 38 out of 100, indicating moderate performance in sustainability measures. This score reflects the company’s current carbon intensity level, suggesting there is significant room for improvement in reducing emissions. A higher score would denote stronger efforts to lower carbon intensity and enhance overall sustainability.
This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.
Industry emissions intensity
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First Quantum Minerals is part of the metals and mining industry, which has a carbon intensity ranking of medium. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.
Location emissions intensity
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First Quantum Minerals operates in Canada, a country with a very low carbon intensity rating. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing its overall carbon footprint.
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– Historical Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
– Coverage of all industries, product level data
– Emissions forecasting, assurances
8.98%
...this company is doing 8.98% better in emissions than the industry average.
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., founded in 1983, is a leading player in the metals and mining industry with a focus on producing copper and nickel, as well as gold and cobalt. Headquartered in Canada, the company operates on four continents and employs approximately 20,000 people worldwide. With over 25 years of experience, First Quantum Minerals has become one of the world’s top 10 copper producers, renowned for its technical expertise and commitment to providing benefits to employees, investors, and host communities.
emission intelligence's platform recommendations for First Quantum Minerals
First Quantum Minerals should undertake a thorough inventory of all Scope 1 emissions sources to identify and quantify direct greenhouse gas emissions from their operations.
Bad news, First Quantum Minerals hasn't committed to SBTi yet
First Quantum Minerals has not yet established specific commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means the company is still in the process of defining clear, science-based emissions reduction targets to align with global efforts to mitigate climate change.
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