Aluminum for light vehicles. Copper to make things work more efficiently, from renewable energy to home power. Iron ore for steel in power infrastructure. Lithium for electric vehicles and battery storage.
Many of the materials we produce are also essential to our daily lives. The borate that makes plants grow, the titanium that gives it color, and the diamond that celebrates the most beautiful things in life. We operate in 35 countries with mines, smelters, refineries, sales offices, data centers, R&D laboratories and artificial intelligence. Our geologists explore some of the most rugged terrains on earth. Our wildlife experts work to protect and conserve Canadian grizzly bears and Western Australian migratory shorebirds. Our marketing team ensures that our key materials meet the specific needs of our customers around the world. We are one of the largest robots in the world and perhaps one of the smallest. We call him Mark. The transition to a low-carbon world presents us with a unique opportunity to grow and play a key role in meeting this global challenge.
We know we have a significant carbon footprint, significant scope 1 and scope 2 emissions, and significant scope 3 indirect emissions. We need a large-scale renewable switch, electrification of everything that can be electrified, engagement across the value chain, and accelerated development of new technologies.
Founded in 1873 on the banks of the Rio Tinto River in Andalusia, Spain. We are proud of all that we have achieved. At Rio Tinto, we know our future is even brighter than our past.
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