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Mineral Resources

Mineral Resources Limited, commonly referred to as MinRes, is a leading Australian mining services and processing company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Founded in 1993, MinRes has established itself as a key player in the mining industry, focusing on the extraction and processing of iron ore and lithium, among other minerals. With operations primarily in Western Australia, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of innovative mining solutions and a strong commitment to sustainability. MinRes is renowned for its unique integrated business model, which combines mining, processing, and logistics, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. As a prominent market contender, Mineral Resources has garnered recognition for its operational excellence and strategic partnerships, positioning itself as a trusted name in the resource sector.

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22

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

Mineral Resources's score of 22 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mineral Resources's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Mineral Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 376,951,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 373,461,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 3,490,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a notable increase from 2022, when total emissions were about 340,515,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 337,489,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 3,026,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious near-term targets to significantly reduce its carbon footprint. Specifically, Mineral Resources aims to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and has similar goals for its Scope 2 emissions, also targeting near-zero levels by the same year. These commitments reflect the company's dedication to addressing climate change and minimising its environmental impact. Overall, Mineral Resources is actively working towards achieving substantial reductions in its carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and climate responsibility.

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Scope 1
84,743,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
2,391,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mineral 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 Mineral Resources is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Mineral 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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