Discontinued — last reported Q4 '20
Geographic · Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Incurred
Foreign — Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Incurred
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ4 2020
How to read this metric
An increase suggests new capital projects or stricter environmental regulations, while a decrease may reflect the completion of remediation work or changes in cost estimates.
Detailed definition
This metric quantifies the estimated future costs associated with the legal or contractual obligation to retire, dismant...
Peer comparison
Mining and chemical companies globally report these obligations under environmental accounting standards, with variations driven by local regulatory stringency and the scale of physical infrastructure in each country.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does foreign — asset retirement obligation, liabilities incurred mean?
- The estimated future cost to clean up and close down international facilities once their operational life ends.