Rio Tinto

Metals & Mining

Company Summary

Rio Tinto, founded in 1873, is one of the largest mining companies globally, extracting minerals such as iron ore, copper, and aluminum. The company’s ESG rating reflects efforts to improve sustainable mining practices, reduce carbon emissions, and promote resource efficiency. Rio Tinto has also made strides in improving social responsibility by addressing issues related to indigenous land rights and community relations. However, Rio Tinto has faced significant criticism for its involvement in the destruction of sacred Indigenous sites in Australia and concerns over environmental degradation. Despite these challenges, Rio Tinto continues to prioritize sustainable mining and community engagement. For more details, refer to the Rio Tinto ESG report.

ESG Rating Overview

Sustainalytics

Overall ESG Rating :

32
Rating Scale
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Ranking
Industry Group
Diversified Metals59 out of 230
Universe
Global Universe12254 out of 15104

Overall ESG Rating :

81
Rating Scale
0-25Poor 25-50Satisfactory 50-75Good75-100Excellent
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Overall ESG Rating :

A
Rating Scale
CCCB
Laggard
BBBBBA
Average
AAAAA
Leader

Rio Tinto is average among 69 companies in the metals and mining - non-precious metals industry.

Temperature Rise :

4℃
CLIMATE SCALE
≥ 3.85°CLagging > 2°C - < 3.85°CMisaligned ≤ 2°CAligned

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FAQ

What is Rio Tinto's ESG score?

Rio Tinto holds an ESG score of 72/100, performing well on environmental sustainability but facing ongoing challenges related to governance, particularly its relationship with indigenous communities.

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