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Merafe Resources
Salt and Mineral MiningSouth AfricaJNB: MRF.JO
Last verified 1 month agomeraferesources.co.za
Merafe Resources, a prominent player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Founded in 2000, the company has established itself within the mining and quarrying industry, focusing on a diverse range of products, including salt and other mineral resources.
With operations primarily in Southern Africa, Merafe Resources is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in mineral extraction. The company’s core offerings include high-quality ferrochrome and other mining products, which are distinguished by their reliability and adherence to environmental standards.
Merafe Resources has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a leader in the market, particularly in the ferrochrome sector. Its dedication to operational excellence and sustainability has garnered recognition, making it a trusted name in the industry.
28
DitchCarbon score
+10 vs industry average
Merafe Resources’s score of 28 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.437
20182025
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
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Merafe Resources's reported carbon emissions
Merafe Resources, headquartered in ZA and operating in the Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c. industry, reported its Scope 1 emissions for 2025 as approximately 1.14 billion kg CO2e. For the same year, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were around 2.24 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 8.58 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 3.18 billion kg CO2e in 2024, 3.24 billion kg CO2e in 2023, and 4.00 billion kg CO2e in 2022. Scope 2 emissions (market-based) for these years were around 5.33 billion kg CO2e (2024), 5.06 billion kg CO2e (2023), and 6.74 billion kg CO2e (2022).
Merafe Resources has committed to a 50% reduction in total CO2e emissions by 2035, driven by its renewable energy strategy. The company is also committed to reducing its carbon footprint, with targets aligned with international climate change scenarios and pathways, though specific details of Scope 1 reduction targets were not provided beyond the overall commitment.
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Merafe Resources’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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