Galaxy Resources
Galaxy Resources Limited, commonly referred to as Galaxy Resources, is a leading player in the lithium industry, headquartered in Australia. Established in 1996, the company has made significant strides in the extraction and production of lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate, essential components for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy storage solutions. With major operations in Australia and Canada, Galaxy Resources is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative processing techniques. The company’s flagship projects, including the Sal de Vida lithium brine project in Argentina, highlight its strategic focus on high-quality lithium production. Recognised for its strong market position, Galaxy Resources has achieved notable milestones, including successful partnerships and expansions that bolster its reputation as a reliable supplier in the rapidly growing electric vehicle market.
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Galaxy Resources's score of 28 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Galaxy Resources's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Galaxy Resources, headquartered in Australia, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 27,375,900 kg CO2e, comprising about 28,738,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 91,200 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Galaxy Resources has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, and there are no documented climate pledges. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Arcadium Lithium plc, which is at a corporate family relationship level of 2. Additionally, the company is linked to the Rio Tinto Group, which influences its climate strategy through a cascade level of 3. The reported emissions reflect the company's operational impact and highlight the need for ongoing monitoring and potential future commitments to reduce its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.
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| 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 36,209,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 142,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Galaxy Resources 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.
