- Transitioning the Cosmos Project to care and maintenance
- Lower commodity prices
- Supply outstripped demand in nickel markets
- Uncertainty produced from change in business
- Short mine life of remaining operating assets
IGO Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-07 to 2024-06 reporting, IGO Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 133.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 111.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 22.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 136.7K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
133.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023-07 to 2024-06
Water Usage
2.0K ML/year
2023-07 to 2024-06
Waste
2.3M tonnes/year (tailings)
2023-07 to 2024-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-07 to 2024-06)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 111.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 22.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 136.7K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-07 to 2024-06 | 133.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021-07 to 2022-06 | 62.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2020-07 to 2021-06 | 63.5K tCO2e/year |
| 2019-07 to 2020-06 | 63.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2018-07 to 2019-06 | 74.1K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by 3.4% compared to FY23 (Scope 1 and 2 emissions from operated assets)
- Nova Operation on track to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY25
- 58% of tailings reused in paste backfill
- 207.2 ha of land rehabilitated in FY24
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions at Nova Operation by FY25
🔭 Long-term
- Pursue net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions across operated assets by 2035
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Safety, Health and WellbeingOur PeopleWorking with CommunitiesOur Approach to Climate ChangeWaterBiodiversityTailings, Waste and Non-GHG EmissionsRehabilitation and Mine ClosureCorporate Governance and RiskCyber SecurityResponsible Supply Chain