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Rio Tinto has finished the transition from conventional to renewable diesel for all heavy mining equipment at its Kennecott copper mine in Utah. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The miner said the move is expected to reduce Kennecott\u2019s Scope 1 emissions by 450,000 tonnes. Additionally, the switch to renewable diesel reduces PM2.5 emissions at the tailpipes of its haul truck fleet by 40%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n“The transition to renewable diesel is a significant step toward our decarbonization goals at Kennecott where we have now reduced emissions by 80% [compared to 2018 levels], thanks to a range of initiatives in recent years,\u201d said Rio Tinto Copper Chief Operating Officer Clayton Walker.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe remain committed to being responsible stewards of the environment and are always looking to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs for the energy transition.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rio Tinto is targeting reductions in Scope 1 and 2 emissions of 50% by 2030 and net zero by 2050.<\/p>\n\n\n\n