Merafe Resources

Merafe Resources's reported carbon emissions

Merafe Resources, a South African company operating in the chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt, and other mining and quarrying products sector, reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 10.01 billion kg CO2e in 2022. This comprised about 3.99 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 6.01 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2021, the company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 9.74 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 3.95 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 5.78 billion kg CO2e. For 2020, Merafe Resources reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 7.03 billion kg CO2e, consisting of roughly 2.90 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 4.14 billion kg CO2e (Scope 2). Earlier data shows: * **2018:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 3.94 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 6.66 billion kg CO2e. * **2017:** Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 3.95 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 6.50 billion kg CO2e. * **2016:** Scope 1 emissions were around 3.83 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 6.63 billion kg CO2e. * **2015:** Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined were approximately 10.34 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 1.44 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at roughly 8.90 billion kg CO2e. * **2014:** Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 9.97 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 1.43 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at roughly 8.54 billion kg CO2e. Merafe Resources is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. The company has set a long-term target to achieve a 50% total CO2e emission reduction by 2035, with a focus on its renewable energy strategy. This ambition is aligned with international climate change scenarios and pathways. The company reports that it is on track for its two-year targets related to these commitments. Notably, Merafe Resources has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data, with missing data points including purchased goods and services.