- Tragic fatal accident in November at a contractor’s establishment
- Delays in essential permits for planned development
- Major derailment on the Iron Ore Line impacting delivery volumes
- Insufficient capacity on the Iron Ore Line
- Competition for skilled workers
- Unpredictable and slow permitting processes
- Securing sufficient fossil-free electricity supply
Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara AB (publ)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara AB (publ) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 645 kt. By scope: Scope 1: 620.6 kt; Scope 2: 0.7 kt. 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
645 kt
2023
Renewable Energy
57%
of total energy
Energy Use
4.3K GWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 620.6 kt |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.7 kt |
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 | 645 kt |
| 2022 | 661 kt |
| 2019 | 703 ktonne CO2 (2019) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 84% since 1960
- Decreased energy use to 165 kWh per tonne of finished product (from 176 kWh in 2022)
- Used tall oil pitch instead of fuel oil in one pelletizing plant, avoiding 50 kt of fossil CO2 emissions
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon emissions in own operations by 10% by 2026
- Establish a systematic approach to working for increased biodiversity by 2026
- Achieve 30% women in workforce and management by 2026
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon emissions in own operations by 25% compared with 2020 baseline by 2030
- Reduce energy consumption by 10% per tonne of finished product by 2030
- Contribute to a biodiversity net gain in operating regions by 2030
- Achieve 60/40 gender balance in management teams by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon-free processes and products by 2045
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeSafetyBiodiversityResource efficiencySocial responsibilitySkills developmentDiversity & Inclusion