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Merafe Resources

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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21

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Merafe Resources's score of 21 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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,743,301,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 3,239,639,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 4,503,662,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has shown a significant reduction in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 10,013,832,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 3,999,688,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 6,014,144,000 kg CO2e. Merafe Resources has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to focus on its operational emissions, particularly in the ferrochrome production sector, where it generated about 5,680 kg CO2e per tonne produced in 2023. Overall, while Merafe Resources has made strides in reducing its emissions year-on-year, the absence of formal reduction targets or commitments indicates a potential area for future improvement in their climate strategy.

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Scope 1
2,897,851,000
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Scope 2
4,136,205,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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
Reduction Actions

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