Fortuna Silver Mines
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc., commonly referred to as Fortuna, is a prominent player in the mining industry, headquartered in California, USA. Founded in 2005, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Mexico and Peru, focusing on silver and gold production. Fortuna is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and community engagement, setting it apart in the sector. The company’s core offerings include silver and gold mining, with a portfolio of high-quality assets that contribute to its competitive market position. Notable achievements include the successful expansion of its operations and a reputation for operational excellence. Fortuna Silver Mines continues to be a significant contributor to the global precious metals market, driven by innovation and a dedication to responsible mining.
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How does Fortuna Silver Mines'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Fortuna Silver Mines's score of 18 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Fortuna Silver Mines's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Fortuna Silver Mines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 144,030,000 kg CO2e, comprising 88,902,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 55,128,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has shown a significant reduction in emissions over the years, with a decrease from about 82,349,000 kg CO2e in 2017 to the latest figure, indicating a commitment to improving its environmental impact. Fortuna Silver Mines has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, with Scope 3 emissions also reported at approximately 144,030,000 kg CO2e in 2023. However, the company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, which may limit its ability to demonstrate a structured approach to achieving long-term sustainability goals. Overall, while Fortuna Silver Mines has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests an opportunity for further commitment to climate action within the mining industry.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 21,900,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 60,449,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 82,349,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Fortuna Silver Mines 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.
