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Salt and Mineral Mining
ZA
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Merafe Resources

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Merafe Resources Limited, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), is a prominent player in the mining and metals industry, primarily focusing on the production of ferrochrome. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a key contributor to the global stainless steel market, leveraging its strategic operations in the Bushveld Complex, a rich mineral region. Specialising in the extraction and processing of chrome ore, Merafe Resources stands out for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in metallurgical processes. The company operates in partnership with Glencore, enhancing its market position and operational efficiency. With a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility, Merafe Resources has achieved notable milestones, including significant reductions in carbon emissions and energy consumption, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the ferrochrome sector.

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Merafe Resources's score of 32 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Merafe Resources's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Merafe Resources, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 42,014,900 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,384,225,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a substantial 58,914,235,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached about 1,804,578,000 kg CO2e. Merafe Resources has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2035. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting the company's dedication to aligning with international climate change scenarios. The renewable energy strategy is a key component of this commitment, which is designed to significantly lower their overall carbon footprint. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to managing its emissions, with a focus on long-term sustainability and compliance with global climate standards. As of now, there are no reported SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) targets, but the existing reduction initiatives indicate a strong commitment to addressing climate change.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Merafe Resources's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Merafe Resources is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Merafe 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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