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Salt and Mineral Mining
US
updated a month ago

Tronox Sustainability Profile

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Tronox Holdings plc, commonly referred to as Tronox, is a leading global producer of titanium dioxide pigments, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2005, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Australia. Tronox operates within the chemical manufacturing industry, focusing on the production of high-quality titanium dioxide, which is essential for various applications, including coatings, plastics, and paper. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering unique products that enhance performance while minimising environmental impact. With a robust market position, Tronox has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its product portfolio and global reach. As a key player in the titanium dioxide market, Tronox continues to set industry standards through its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.

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61

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Tronox's score of 61 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tronox's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Tronox reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,183,724,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,238,302,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,561,886,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions intensity by 50% by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with an interim goal of a 35% reduction by 2025. Additionally, Tronox aims to reduce upstream Scope 3 emissions intensity by 16% by 2030. Tronox's long-term commitment includes achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, a goal that is contingent upon various initiatives. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that these figures reflect its direct operations. Overall, Tronox is actively working towards significant reductions in its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards and climate commitments.

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201220172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,409,212,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
2,304,682,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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-
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Tronox's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tronox'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.

How Carbon Intensive is Tronox's Location?

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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 Tronox is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Tronox's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Tronox's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 4% last year and decreased by approximately 13% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 31% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 68% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
68%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
19%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
13%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Tronox'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.

Tronox 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.

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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