Pan American Silver
Pan American Silver Corp., commonly referred to as Pan American Silver, is a leading silver mining company headquartered in Canada. Established in 1994, the company has grown to become one of the largest silver producers in the world, with significant operations across North and South America, including countries like Mexico, Peru, and Argentina. Specialising in the exploration, extraction, and production of silver and other precious metals, Pan American Silver is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and community engagement. The company’s core products include high-quality silver, gold, and base metals, distinguished by their environmentally responsible production methods. With a strong market position, Pan American Silver has achieved notable milestones, including the acquisition of several key mining assets, which have bolstered its production capacity and operational efficiency. The company continues to be a prominent player in the mining industry, recognised for its innovative approaches and dedication to sustainability.
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Industry Benchmark
Pan American Silver's score of 20 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pan American Silver's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Pan American Silver reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,556,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 309,406,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 121,240,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,256,224,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, reflecting the company's growing operations and revenue, which reached about USD 2.36 billion. In 2022, the company emitted approximately 1,414,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 274,298,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 77,133,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 768,897,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a need for enhanced climate commitments, as no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been disclosed by the company. Historically, Pan American Silver's emissions have fluctuated, with 2021 emissions recorded at approximately 1,111,000,000 kg CO2e, including 294,799,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 107,255,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has not established any formal reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy. Overall, while Pan American Silver has made strides in reporting its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights the need for a more robust approach to climate action in the mining sector.
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Get Started| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 179,842,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 113,971,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Pan American Silver is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
