Maaden
Maaden, officially known as the Saudi Arabian Mining Company, is a leading player in the mining and minerals industry, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1997, Maaden has significantly contributed to the Kingdom's economic diversification through its extensive operations in gold, phosphate, aluminium, and industrial minerals. With major operational regions across Saudi Arabia, Maaden is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation. The company’s core products, including phosphate fertilisers and aluminium, are distinguished by their high quality and efficiency, catering to both domestic and international markets. As a key contributor to the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative, Maaden has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a vital force in the global mining sector. Its strategic focus on sustainability and technological advancement underscores its reputation as a market leader.
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Maaden's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Maaden reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 10,172,050,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 4,064,225,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of around 14,236,275,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight increase from 2022, where emissions were approximately 9,461,014,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 4,439,963,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 13,900,977,000 kg CO2e. Maaden has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emission intensity by 50% by 2030, with a baseline starting in 2020. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. These targets demonstrate Maaden's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the mining and metals industry.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,647,064,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,467,641,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Maaden 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.
