Mitsui Mining and Smelting Co Ltd
Mitsui Mining and Smelting's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Mitsui Mining and Smelting 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).
Mitsui Mining and Smelting has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Mitsui Mining and Smelting's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mitsui Mining and Smelting amounted to 1,711,000 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mitsui Mining and Smelting decreased by 0.52%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Mitsui Mining and Smelting's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mitsui Mining and Smelting's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mitsui Mining and Smelting were 804,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2022), Mitsui Mining and Smelting's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Mitsui Mining and Smelting's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are Mitsui Mining and Smelting's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Mitsui Mining and Smelting reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 907,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Mitsui Mining and Smelting reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Mitsui Mining and Smelting's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mitsui Mining and Smelting 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Mitsui Mining and Smelting use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Mitsui Mining and Smelting reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Mitsui Mining and Smelting's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Mitsui Mining and Smelting's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Mitsui Mining and Smelting reported 23,986 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Mitsui Mining and Smelting includes a breakdown across 1 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
Mitsui Mining and Smelting's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mitsui Mining and Smelting's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Mitsui Mining and Smelting reported total Scope 3 emissions of 23,986 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Mitsui Mining and Smelting reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Mitsui Mining and Smelting's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 22.89%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Mitsui Mining and Smelting's Scope 3 emissions increased by 32.06%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Mitsui Mining and Smelting disclose?
In 2023, Mitsui Mining and Smelting reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Mitsui Mining and Smelting's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Mitsui Mining and Smelting's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 6,468 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
Mitsui Mining and Smelting's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Mitsui Mining and Smelting's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Mitsui Mining and Smelting reported a total carbon footprint of 1,734,986 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.18% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Mitsui Mining and Smelting's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 52.28% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 46.34%.