Minerals Technologies Inc
Minerals Technologies's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Minerals Technologies completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Minerals Technologies has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Minerals Technologies's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Minerals Technologies amounted to 461,688 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Minerals Technologies decreased by 9.59%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Minerals Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Minerals Technologies's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Minerals Technologies were 351,590 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Minerals Technologies reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Minerals Technologies's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 20.43%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Minerals Technologies's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.66%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Minerals Technologies's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Minerals Technologies reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 110,098 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Minerals Technologies reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Minerals Technologies's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 28.77%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Minerals Technologies's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Minerals Technologies 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Minerals Technologies use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Minerals Technologies reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Minerals Technologies's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Minerals Technologies's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Minerals Technologies reported 5,228,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Minerals Technologies includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Minerals Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Minerals Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Minerals Technologies reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,228,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 25.23% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 74.77% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Minerals Technologies disclose?
In 2023, Minerals Technologies reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Minerals Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Minerals Technologies's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 3,593,500 tCO₂e (68.74%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 984,400 tCO₂e (18.83%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 290,800 tCO₂e (5.56%)
Minerals Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Minerals Technologies’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Minerals Technologies reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 351,590 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,170 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 162.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Minerals Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Minerals Technologies's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Minerals Technologies reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 162.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 60.46 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Minerals Technologies rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Minerals Technologies ranked 19 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Minerals Technologies is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Minerals Technologies's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Minerals Technologies reported a total carbon footprint of 5,689,688 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1,014.17% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Minerals Technologies's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.89% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 6.18%. a