Sandfire Resources Ltd
Sandfire Resources's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sandfire Resources 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).
Sandfire Resources has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 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 | 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.  | 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 Sandfire Resources's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sandfire Resources amounted to 311,900 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sandfire Resources increased by 109.94%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Sandfire Resources's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sandfire Resources's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sandfire Resources were 108,303 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Sandfire Resources reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Sandfire Resources's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 25.43%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sandfire Resources's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 23.47%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Sandfire Resources's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sandfire Resources reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 203,597 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does Sandfire Resources use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sandfire Resources reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Sandfire Resources's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sandfire Resources's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sandfire Resources reported 583,626 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 2024 disclosure of Sandfire Resources includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Sandfire Resources's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sandfire Resources's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sandfire Resources reported total Scope 3 emissions of 583,626 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 32.24% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 67.76% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sandfire Resources disclose?
In 2024, Sandfire Resources reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Sandfire Resources's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sandfire Resources's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 284,738 tCO₂e (67.76%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 55,990 tCO₂e (13.32%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 51,913 tCO₂e (12.35%)
Sandfire Resources's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sandfire Resources's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sandfire Resources reported a total carbon footprint of 895,526 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 502.78% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Sandfire Resources's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 65.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 22.73%. a