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Ivanhoe Mines, also known as Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., is a prominent player in the chemical and fertiliser minerals, salt, and other mining and quarrying products sector. Headquartered in California, the company operates across various regions, focusing on the extraction and processing of essential mineral resources. Founded in 1997, Ivanhoe Mines has established a strong market presence through its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative extraction techniques.
The company's core offerings include a range of chemical and fertiliser minerals, with a particular emphasis on salt and other specialised mining products. Its unique approach to resource development and operational efficiency has earned it notable recognition within the industry. As a key contributor to the global supply chain, Ivanhoe Mines continues to advance its position through strategic projects and a focus on high-quality mineral production.
29
DitchCarbon score
+11 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
High
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
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The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Ivanhoe Mines's reported carbon emissions
Ivanhoe Mines, a Canadian-headquartered company in the Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c. industry, reported its total greenhouse gas emissions for 2024 as approximately 5.296 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 294.889 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 34.151 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 4.967 billion kg CO2e.
Their Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were primarily driven by processing of sold products (2.871 billion kg CO2e), capital goods (693.266 million kg CO2e), and downstream transportation and distribution (281.128 million kg CO2e). Other Scope 3 categories included fuel and energy-related activities (76.626 million kg CO2e), employee commuting (22.732 million kg CO2e), business travel (21.770 million kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (13.730 million kg CO2e).
In prior years, Ivanhoe Mines' reported emissions were:
- 2023: Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of 168.975 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 143.587 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 25.388 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
- 2022: Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of 61.408 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 51.598 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 9.810 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
- 2021: Scope 1 emissions of 18.154 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 2.927 million kg CO2e.
- 2020: Total emissions of 34.194 million kg CO2e, which included Scope 1 emissions of 11.427 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 5.971 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 31.441 million kg CO2e.
- 2019: Scope 1 emissions of 6.805 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 4.814 million kg CO2e.
- 2018: Scope 1 emissions of 3.936 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 7.324 million kg CO2e.
Ivanhoe Mines has not publicly disclosed any specific carbon reduction targets, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, or climate pledges.
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Ivanhoe Mines’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
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