- Increased direct CO2 emissions due to increased production volume
- Increased diesel usage due to contractors’ operations
- Waste management challenges related to phospho-gypsum and red mud
- Water scarcity in operating regions
- Cybersecurity threats
Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 13.9M tCO2e/year (2022). By scope: Scope 1: 9.5M tCO2e/year (2022); Scope 2: 4.4M tCO2e/year (2022). 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
13.9M tCO2e/year (2022)
2022
Water Usage
63.6M m3/year (2022)
2022
Waste
2.8M tons/year (2022) solid hazardous; 63724 tons/year (2022) solid non-hazardous; 14628 m3/year (2022) liquid hazardous; 67423 m3/year (2022) liquid non-hazardous
2022
Energy Use
123.4M GJ/year (2022)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 9.5M tCO2e/year (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.4M tCO2e/year (2022) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 13.9M tCO2e/year (2022) |
| 2020 | 6.8M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Obtained blue ammonia certification for 138,000 tons of production
- Installed 6MW Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) power plant in Mansourah & Massarah project
- Reduced energy-indirect (Scope 2) emissions by 14%
- Reduced total on-site carbon intensity compared to 2020 baseline
- Signed MOU with Glasspoint to develop world’s largest solar process heat plant
- Planted 100,000 trees in partnership with King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Royal Natural Reserve
- Increased volume of wastes recovered by 4%
- Reduced material inception by 30%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions intensity by 37% by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Increase renewable energy usage to 10% by 2030
- Increase female employment to 6% by 2030
- Reduce groundwater usage intensity by 46% by 2030
- Increase ESG screening of suppliers to 75% by 2040
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions intensity by 60% by 2040
- Increase renewable energy usage to 20% by 2040
- Increase female employment to 15% by 2040
- Reduce groundwater usage intensity by 65% by 2040
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityTailings and Materials ManagementWater StewardshipHealth, Safety, and SecurityEmployee WellnessCommunity & Human RightsLocal Content DevelopmentGovernance