Us Silica Holdings
US Silica Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of industrial minerals, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 1900, the company has established itself as a key player in the silica sand and industrial minerals industry, serving diverse sectors such as oil and gas, construction, and glass manufacturing. US Silica is renowned for its high-quality silica products, including frac sand, industrial sand, and clay, which are distinguished by their purity and performance. The company has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its market reach and product offerings. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, US Silica Holdings continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner in the industrial minerals market.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Us Silica Holdings's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Us Silica Holdings's score of 17 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Us Silica Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, US Silica Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 633,664,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 462,073,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 171,591,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The company's emissions increased from 646,814,000 kg CO2e in 2021, where Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 416,452,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions for approximately 170,256,000 kg CO2e. Currently, US Silica Holdings has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. As such, their climate commitments remain unclear within the context of industry standards for emissions reduction.
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Get Started| 2021 | 2022 | |
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| Scope 1 | 416,452,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 170,256,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Us Silica Holdings 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.
