- Remediation of the Fundão dam collapse
- Gradual recovery of full production capacity
- Addressing climate change risks and opportunities
- Maintaining operational stability and safety
- Strengthening relationships with stakeholders
Samarco Mineração S.A. in Judicial Reorganization; Samarco Iron Ore Europe B.V.; Samarco Asia Ltd.; and Samarco Finance Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Samarco Mineração S.A. in Judicial Reorganization; Samarco Iron Ore Europe B.V.; Samarco Asia Ltd.; and Samarco Finance Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 747.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) + 451152.83 tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 747.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 0 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 451.2K 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
747.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) + 451152.83 tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (Scope 2)
of total energy
Water Usage
8.8K ML/year
2023
Waste
13.4K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
11.8M GJ/year
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). | 747.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 451.2K 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 | 747.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) + 451152.83 tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2022 | 675.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2011 | 1.8M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 95% compliance in the Environmental Performance Index (IPA)
- Nearly 50% drop in the volume of disposed effluents
- 77.3% of waste sent for recycling
- 100% of our electrical energy purchased comes from renewable and traceable sources
- 17 thousand hectares of area covered by biodiversity preservation initiatives
- Completed de-characterization of the Germano Pit
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase production capacity to 60% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions by 30% by 2032 (scopes 1 and 2)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Ethics, governance and transparencyTailings: disposal management and mitigation of impacts caused by the dam collapseCommunity engagement and participationSafe, sustainable and responsible productionHuman and organizational developmentWaterBiodiversityClimate change