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Sustainability News & Updates
385 editorial · 33 wire sources
Rio Tinto and Ngarluma Partner on Solar Farm
Canada & Rio Tinto Team Up to Green Labrador Iron Ore
H2 Green Steel, Rio Tinto Partner for Ore Innovations
Rio Tinto & Giampaolo: Aluminum Recycle JV
Rio Tinto and bp Enter into a One Year Sustainable Biofuel Trial
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Rio Tinto to Buy Carbon Credits from New Australian Platform
Rio Tinto to Buy Carbon Credits from New Australian Platform
Rio Tinto revising cost of Serbia lithium project
US Supreme Court spurns Native American challenge to Rio Tinto's Arizona copper project
Norway's Wealth Fund to engage Rio Tinto, South32 over environmental concerns
Rio Tinto has not fulfilled core pledge five years on from Juukan, Aboriginal group says
Trump to approve land swap for Rio Tinto copper mine opposed by Native Americans
Rio Tinto to supply 70% of iron for zero-carbon steel plant in Austria
Rio Tinto’s solar power and battery purchase for Gladstone aluminium operations praised as ‘right direction’
Climate Goals Still Make Business Sense, Rio Tinto CEO Says
BHP, Rio Tinto to build low-carbon iron pilot plant in Western Australia
Rio Tinto signs MOU with China's Nanjing steel on decarbonisation
BHP, Rio Tinto, Qantas to invest $53 mln in Australian carbon credit fund
Rio Tinto iced out by investor advocate ACCR over climate stance
Guinea’s Simandou Iron Ore Project Seen Aiding Climate Goal, Rio Tinto Says
Australia's Rio Tinto to pursue development of solar farm for WA iron ore ops
Rio Tinto to develop $143 mln facility to test low-carbon iron-making process
Rio Tinto, BHP to collaborate on electric haul truck trials in Pilbara
Global mining investment too low to support energy transition, Rio Tinto chairman says
As Rio Tinto strives for 'impeccable ESG', investors raise water issues
Rio Tinto’s Madagascar mine may face lawsuit over pollution claims
Exclusive | Rio Tinto Faces Possible Norway Fund Divestment Over Alleged Deforestation Links
Rio Tinto wrangles investors over water contamination claims
Rio Tinto, Aboriginal group sign first solar deal for Western Australia iron ore region
Rio Tinto counts the cost of producing green aluminium
Rio Tinto admits 2025 climate target in jeopardy without carbon offsetting
Rio Tinto's California mine shifts trucks to run on renewable diesel
Rio Tinto warns Australia’s slow renewable energy rollout threatens fossil fuel phase out
Australia's Rio Tinto exits state mining lobby amid climate rift
Rio Tinto investor votes against financial statements in climate protest
Rio Tinto invests in mining carbon dioxide from the air
Rio Tinto endorses resolutions pushing for emissions cuts targets, lobby group pressure
Rio Tinto boss admits destroying Juukan rock shelters 'was a dark day' and announces US$9.77bn profit
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Verified June 2026 2023CommittedESG & Sustainability Profile
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.
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Covered by 3 ESG rating providers
Strong coverage
Net Zero target: 2050
24 years to achieve
Committed to Science Based Targets
Target validation pending
Sustainability Commitments & Climate Targets
Rio Tinto ESG Rating Coverage - Sustainalytics & LSEG
Analyzed by both major ESG rating providers - verified
| Provider | Coverage | Details |
|---|---|---|
Morningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings | Covered | |
LSEG (Refinitiv) ESG Scores & Data | Covered |
Coverage verified from 2 of 2 active providers.
ESG Rating Provider Coverage
MSCI ESG Ratings
Measures company exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and management of those risks relative to peers.
MSCI identifies the ESG risks most relevant to each industry, then scores companies on how well they manage those risks compared to peers. Ratings range from AAA (leader) to CCC (laggard) and are reviewed annually.
View on MSCIMorningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings
Assesses the degree to which a company's economic value is at risk driven by ESG factors.
Sustainalytics measures unmanaged ESG risk — the gap between a company's total exposure to material ESG issues and how much of that exposure its management practices address. Lower scores indicate less unmanaged risk.
View on SustainalyticsLSEG (Refinitiv) ESG Scores
Evaluates company ESG performance based on publicly available, verifiable data across 630+ metrics.
LSEG scores companies across 630+ ESG data points drawn entirely from public disclosures — annual reports, sustainability filings, and regulatory submissions. Scores are weighted by industry materiality and benchmarked against sector peers.
View on LSEGCDPEnvironmental disclosure system for companies, cities, and statesCoverage status indicates whether publicly available ESG data from each provider has been identified for Rio Tinto. For official ratings and scores, visit provider websites directly.
Sustainability News & Updates
38 items38 ESG news items tracked · 5 from KnowESG editorial · 33 from wire sources
Rio Tinto and Ngarluma Partner on Solar Farm
Canada & Rio Tinto Team Up to Green Labrador Iron Ore
H2 Green Steel, Rio Tinto Partner for Ore Innovations
Rio Tinto & Giampaolo: Aluminum Recycle JV
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