Igo Limited, commonly referred to as Igo, is a prominent Australian company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Founded in 2000, Igo has established itself as a key player in the mining and resources sector, focusing primarily on nickel, copper, and cobalt production. The company operates major projects across Australia, particularly in the highly productive regions of Western Australia. Igo is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies, which set its core services apart in the industry. With a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, Igo has achieved notable milestones, including significant resource discoveries and strategic partnerships. As a leader in the market, Igo continues to enhance its position through a robust portfolio of high-quality assets and a dedication to responsible resource development.
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In 2025, IGO Limited reported significant carbon emissions from its operations in Australia, totalling approximately 205,624,700 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 65,861,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,691,900 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 205,624,700 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from investments (66,884,900 kg CO2e), downstream transportation and distribution (48,502,400 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (48,026,800 kg CO2e). In 2024, IGO's emissions were similarly substantial, with total emissions of approximately 136,749,200 kg CO2e, comprising 111,033,800 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 22,707,600 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across its future portfolio of managed operations by 2035. This includes a near-term target to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions at its Nova Operation by FY25, which was reportedly reached by 30 June 2025 through emission reduction activities and the voluntary cancellation of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs). Additionally, IGO has implemented decarbonisation projects at its Nova Operation, achieving a 22% reduction in emissions since its 2019 baseline. The company is actively pursuing further reductions, with a goal to decrease Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 10% from its FY20 baseline through targeted projects. Overall, IGO Limited is making significant strides in addressing its carbon footprint while committing to long-term sustainability goals.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 37,181,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 18,245,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Igo is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.