Horizonte Minerals
Horizonte Minerals Plc, a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and focuses on the development of nickel projects in Brazil. Founded in 2006, the company has made significant strides in advancing its flagship Araguaia and Vermelho projects, which are poised to meet the growing demand for nickel in the electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors. With a commitment to sustainable mining practices, Horizonte Minerals stands out for its innovative approach to resource extraction and environmental stewardship. The company’s strategic positioning in the nickel market, combined with its robust project pipeline, underscores its potential to become a key supplier in the global transition to cleaner energy. Notable achievements include securing key partnerships and advancing towards production, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the mining sector.
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Horizonte Minerals's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Horizonte Minerals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 100,269,960 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 4,488,950 kg CO2e and minimal Scope 2 emissions of approximately 910 kg CO2e. Notably, there is no reported data for Scope 3 emissions. Comparatively, in 2021, the company disclosed emissions of about 29,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant increase in emissions in 2022. However, Horizonte Minerals has not established any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor do they participate in recognised frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). As of now, Horizonte Minerals does not inherit emissions data from any parent or related organisations, and their climate strategy appears to be in the early stages of development. The company is headquartered in Great Britain and continues to assess its environmental impact within the mining sector.
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| Scope 1 | 4,488,950 |
| Scope 2 | 910 |
| Scope 3 | - |
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Horizonte Minerals 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.
