MP Materials Corp.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:124,408 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:24,408 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:98,712 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Stewardship
- People and Entrepreneurship
- Electrify a Sustainable Future
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.
Social Achievements
- Granted stock to all employees.
- Increased focus on near-miss incident reporting, resulting in a significant increase in reports.
- Maintained 94% or greater employee retention each calendar quarter of 2021.
Governance Achievements
- Issued its first green bond in 2021.
- Established a formalized ESG strategy.
- Conducted its first ESG materiality assessment.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- 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.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented process improvements to reduce energy use and associated emissions.
- Implemented staggered start times and lunch breaks, provided face coverings, implemented no-contact temperature screening, and robust sanitation protocols.
- Provided hotel subsidies to employees commuting to Mountain Pass.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct covering EHS compliance criteria; due diligence processes for human rights.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB Metals & Mining Industry Standards
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed