- Mining's negative impact on nature, climate, and the environment.
- High transportation emissions (71% of Scope 1 emissions).
- Challenges with obtaining representative measurements from filtering systems in COLORANA production.
- Increased sick leave due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Spilling of fine particles to the Rana river during heavy rainfall and snowmelt.
- Traditional male-dominated industry with low female representation.
- Several work tasks requiring good health and physique.
- Internal communication style potentially perceived as exclusive.
- Limited ethnic diversity in the region.
Rana Gruber AS
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Rana Gruber AS disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 19.2K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 14.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 991 tCO2e/year (location-based), 39837 tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 3.9K 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
19.2K tCO2e/year
2021
Renewable Energy
95%
of total energy
Waste
239 tons/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 14.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 991 tCO2e/year (location-based), 39837 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.9K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2e/tonne iron ore from 9.34 kg in 2020 to 9.29 kg in 2021. Aiming for zero CO2 emissions by 2025.
- Uses renewable hydropower energy for iron ore processing.
- Working on electrifying machinery and vehicles.
- Committed to contributing to the partial electrification of the regional railway.
- Involved in a pilot project related to hydrogen-powered locomotives.
- Successfully rehabilitated the Stortjønna lake after mining operations.
- Developed chemical-free production.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop more specific and detailed goals and measures for gender equality and anti-discrimination during the first half of 2022.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve zero CO2 emissions by 2025.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance