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Meet the leading Emissions Benchmarking Tool for miners

Leverage our industry-leading Emissions Benchmarking Tool; the strategic tool to assist you in your net zero journey.

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Empowering your journey to net zero

In today's dynamic mining landscape, success and sustainability are completely intertwined. Welcome to Wood Mackenzie's Emissions Benchmarking Tool, the game-changer that marries our strong costing, power and emissions datasets with world-class expertise. We don't just offer reliable, like-for-like comparisons between your carbon emissions and your competitors'; we also provide access to world-class experts who can help you consider strategies and trends, drawing from their deep industry knowledge across the full value chain.

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How can our Emissions Benchmarking Tool help you?

Unlock like-for-like emissions comparisons with competitors across the globe

Unlock like-for-like emissions comparisons with competitors across the globe

Compare your mine, smelter or refinery carbon emissions against industry peers, both locally and globally, across multiple commodities. Our emission equivalent assessments provide you with sound insights you can trust with the detail expected from Wood Mackenzie. Stay ahead of your competitors by evaluating where you stand and where emission opportunities and risks reside, enhancing your market intelligence.

Navigate tomorrow's market with confidence

Navigate tomorrow's market with confidence

Stay ahead of the curve by understanding emissions trends across time. Our Emissions Benchmarking Tool offers you deep insights at the scope and emissions source level, helping you identify both the risks and the opportunities. Use our global commodity emissions curve data for sustainability reporting, bolstering investor relations, due diligence and making strategic M&A decisions. Evaluate projects for profitable green investments, and manage your financial exposure to carbon policies that unites emissions data with our Carbon team's in-depth carbon pricing forecasts.

Build a successful strategy for a sustainable future

Build a successful strategy for a sustainable future

The Emissions Benchmarking Tool service isn't just a data source; it's your strategic ally. Harness its power to shape your emission reduction and net zero goals - and discover actionable ways to meet them. Make informed and deliberate decisions that align with sustainability objectives and shareholder expectations. Whether you're planning for the short term or envisioning a sustainable future, our tool empowers you to build a winning emissions strategy.

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