Samarco Sustainability Profile
Samarco Mineração S.A., commonly referred to as Samarco, is a prominent Brazilian mining company headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Founded in 1977, Samarco operates primarily in the iron ore sector, focusing on the production of high-quality iron ore pellets. The company has established itself as a key player in the mining industry, with significant operations in the Minas Gerais region. Samarco is renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable mining practices, particularly in the development of its unique pelletising technology, which enhances the efficiency and environmental performance of iron ore production. Over the years, the company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in operational safety and environmental stewardship. With a strong commitment to sustainability, Samarco continues to strengthen its market position, contributing to Brazil's economy while prioritising responsible mining practices.
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Samarco's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Samarco Mineração S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 732,458,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 443,354,490 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The Scope 1 emissions breakdown includes mobile combustion (about 41,073,000 kg CO2e), process emissions (approximately 469,192,090 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (around 219,270,430 kg CO2e). For Scope 3, significant contributors include purchased goods and services (about 155,546,440 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 186,890,530 kg CO2e). Samarco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2032 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2, with a long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, using 2015 as a baseline. This commitment is part of their broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint. The emissions data for Samarco is cascaded from its parent company, BHP Group Limited, reflecting the corporate family's commitment to climate action. The company has disclosed its emissions across Scopes 1 and 3, while Scope 2 emissions data is not available. Overall, Samarco's proactive approach to managing carbon emissions and its clear reduction targets position it as a responsible player in the mining industry, committed to addressing climate change.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,629,277,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 26,960,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Samarco's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Samarco's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 98% since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 51% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Downstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 42% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Samarco's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Samarco has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
