Extractives Sector: 60% of Emissions Are Fugitive Methane and Flaring
Mining, oil & gas extraction generates massive Scope 1 emissions from fugitive methane, flaring, diesel equipment, and energy-intensive processing. NetNada tracks wellhead-to-refinery emissions, validates against industry benchmarks, and generates SASB-aligned disclosures for investors.
Common Emission Challenges in Extractives & Minerals Processing
Extractives entities face carbon accounting complexity from vast geographic operations, Scope 1-intensive processes, and rapidly evolving climate disclosure mandates from investors and regulators.
Fugitive Methane Emissions (Oil & Gas)
Wellhead leaks, pipeline venting, and flaring account for 40-60% of upstream oil & gas footprints. Tracking requires satellite monitoring, leak detection programs, and gas composition analysis.
Energy-Intensive Processing (Metals & Mining)
Smelting, refining, and crushing operations consume gigawatts of electricity. Many mines operate off-grid diesel generators in remote locations, creating high Scope 1 intensity.
Mine Rehabilitation Carbon Accounting
Entities must estimate future emissions from land rehabilitation, methane emissions from tailings, and carbon sequestration potential of reforestation on former mine sites.
Operational vs Financial Control Boundary
Joint ventures, operated assets vs equity interests, and tolling arrangements create consolidation complexity. Different GHG Protocol control approaches yield 30-50% variance in reported emissions.
Extractives Face Highest Investor Scrutiny on Climate Risk
Climate Action 100+ targets major oil & gas and mining companies. TCFD mandatory for ASX-listed miners. EU CSRD applies to European extractives operations. SEC Climate Rule (if finalized) requires Scope 1 & 2 assurance. Investors demand Paris-aligned transition plans showing pathway to net zero or managed decline.
Extractives & Minerals Processing Industries
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Coal Operations
Underground and surface mining of thermal and metallurgical coal, plus coal product manufacturing.
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Production of cement, aggregates, plastic materials, insulation, bricks, and roofing materials.
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Steel production via BOF and EAF methods, foundries, and metal merchant wholesalers.
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Extraction of metals and minerals, ore production, quarrying, smelting, and refining operations.
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Upstream operations extracting crude oil and natural gas from conventional and unconventional reserves.
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Transport and storage of natural gas, crude oil, and refined products via pipelines and shipping.
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Downstream refining of petroleum products and marketing operations including gas stations.
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Contract drilling, equipment manufacturing, and oilfield support services for E&P operations.
Learn moreTrack Extractives Emissions from Wellhead to Market
See how mining and oil & gas companies track fugitive methane, validate flaring data, and generate investor-grade SASB disclosures—without manual spreadsheets.