- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (implied)
- Human rights and labor issues in certain geographies (potential risks identified but no specific concerns reported)
- Climate-related risks (transition risks, regulatory risks, reputational risks, market shifts, physical risks)
Minerals Technologies Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Minerals Technologies Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 461.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 351.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 110.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 5.2M 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
461.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
33.3% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
20.4K thousand cubic meters/year (withdrawn)
2023
Waste
124.9K tons/year (landfill)
2023
Energy Use
7.2M 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). | 351.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 110.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 5.2M 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 | 461.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 481.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020 | 349.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1); 120850 tCO2e/year (Scope 2) |
| 2019 | 390.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 10 of 12 environmental emission and discharge reduction targets ahead of 2025 target year.
- Reduced Scope 1 Emissions by approximately 9% in 2023 compared to 2022.
- Reduced Scope 2 Emissions by approximately 9% by sourcing greener electricity.
- Extracted over 1.2 million tons of waste CO2 from PCC customers’ and own kiln exhaust stacks and sequestered those emissions in useful consumer products.
- Achieved an 8% decrease in water withdrawn in 2023 compared to 2022.
- Reduced landfill waste by 40% compared to 2025 target reduction of 20%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve remaining two 2025 environmental reduction targets.
📅 Medium-term
- Set near-term science-based emissions reduction targets (submitted commitment letter in Dec 2023).
- Achieve 50% electric forklift implementation across all operations by 2030.
- Increase renewable energy sourcing to 50%.
🔭 Long-term
- Define more ambitious targets to further reduce environmental footprint from 2025 to 2035.
- Zero tons of hazardous waste generated and disposed.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionGovernanceSafetyCommunity EngagementSustainable ProcurementWater ManagementWaste Reduction