Skarn Intelligence
The intelligence behind confident decisions.
Independent, decision-grade intelligence for carbon, energy and water. Trusted by industry leaders to benchmark assets, evaluate portfolios and navigate complex decisions across the metals supply chain.
01 / Skarn Benchmark
Know where an asset stands. And why.
Compare mines, smelters, refineries and companies against a consistent peer set. Go beyond headline figures to understand what drives performance.
- Benchmark carbon, energy and water metrics against relevant peers.
- Explore the operating and energy inputs behind differences.
- Use traceable evidence in analysis, planning and stakeholder conversations.
Intelligence in use
Rio Tinto / AWS (opens in a new tab)
Independent carbon and water intensity validation of Nuton copper.
RMI / BHP / AWS (opens in a new tab)
Independent copper emissions data supporting book-and-claim research and pilot development.
Carbon intensity | Copper assets
Illustrative data- Basis
- Copper assets
- View
- Asset-level
- Comparison
- Peer set
02 / Skarn Portfolio
See what your asset mix means for performance.
Bring a selected group of mining assets together on a consistent basis. Understand the aggregate profile and how changing holdings affects the picture.
- Aggregate carbon intensity, energy intensity and water exposure.
- Identify the assets that drive portfolio totals and outliers.
- Compare scenarios when assets or weightings change.
Intelligence in use
Trafigura (opens in a new tab)
Skarn’s independent carbon assessment referenced in a low-carbon copper transaction.
Glencore (opens in a new tab)
Skarn commodity emissions curves used for upstream and downstream Scope 3 calculations.
Portfolio is a benchmarking and scenario tool; it does not independently value assets or recommend investments.
Portfolio scenario | Change in asset mix
Illustrative dataCurrent portfolio
2.37
tCO₂e / t Cu
Modelled portfolio
2.09
tCO₂e / t Cu
Illustrative result: around 12% lower portfolio emissions intensity.
03 / Advisory & custom research
Some decisions need more than a dashboard.
Skarn specialists combine asset-level intelligence and metals-market expertise to address strategic, commercial and operating questions beyond standard subscriptions.
- Peer analysis and forward views for due diligence.
- Supply-chain mapping and supplier performance analysis.
- Custom models, datasets and research for defined decisions.
Intelligence in use
Fastmarkets (opens in a new tab)
Emissions benchmarking supporting proposed low-carbon nickel price assessment criteria.
Ivanhoe Mines (opens in a new tab)
Independent carbon intensity benchmarking for Kamoa-Kakula and Kipushi.
- Investor / lender
How does an acquisition target compare?
Peer benchmarking and forward analysis to support due diligence.
- Buyer
What is behind our contracted supply?
Connect supply to underlying assets and carbon or energy performance.
- Producer
Which projects change intensity most?
Compare planned energy and technology changes to prioritise action.
The shared foundation
Benchmark, Portfolio and Advisory draw on Skarn’s asset-level intelligence across mines, smelters and refineries, with consistent definitions, source information and confidence behind the analysis.
Skarn Intelligence
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