- Rare earth mining and processing requires significant energy and can lead to environmental challenges if not carefully managed.
- COVID-19 posed operational challenges.
- Maintaining a safe working environment during the pandemic.
MP Materials Corp.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, MP Materials Corp. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 124.4K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 24.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 98.7K tCO2e. 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
124.4K tCO2e
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). | 24.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 98.7K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Installed LED lighting upgrades saving an estimated 937,214 kWh of electricity each year.
- Implemented a dry stack tailings process, reducing water consumption compared to wet tailings dams.
- Water recycling satisfies approximately 95% of water demand at Mountain Pass.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental StewardshipPeople and EntrepreneurshipElectrify a Sustainable Future