Oz Minerals, officially known as Oz Minerals Limited, is a prominent Australian mining company headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 2008, the company has rapidly established itself within the mining industry, focusing primarily on copper and gold production. With significant operations in the highly prospective regions of South Australia and Queensland, Oz Minerals is renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable mining practices. The company’s core products include high-quality copper concentrate and gold, which are essential for various industrial applications. Oz Minerals is distinguished by its commitment to responsible resource development and community engagement, positioning itself as a leader in the sector. Notable achievements include its successful integration of advanced technology in mining operations, enhancing efficiency and reducing environmental impact. As a key player in the Australian mining landscape, Oz Minerals continues to drive growth and innovation in the industry.
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In 2022, Oz Minerals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 95387,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 230651000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 557847000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, amounting to a total of about 879,000,000 kg CO2e globally. In Australia, their emissions were approximately 87403,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 227546000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Oz Minerals has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 50% by 2027, relative to a FY21 baseline, as part of their Decarbonisation Roadmap. Additionally, they have committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2030, which will encompass residual Scope 1 and 2 emissions. These initiatives reflect the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the mining sector.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 180,290,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 199,209,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Oz Minerals 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.