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Salt and Mineral Mining
CA
updated 6 days ago

Fortuna Silver Mines

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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc., commonly referred to as Fortuna, is a prominent player in the mining industry, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2005, the company has established a strong presence in Latin America, with significant operations in Peru, Mexico, and Argentina. Fortuna focuses on the exploration, extraction, and processing of silver and gold, offering unique products that cater to the growing demand for precious metals. With a commitment to sustainable mining practices, Fortuna has achieved notable milestones, including the successful development of several high-grade silver and gold mines. The company is recognised for its operational excellence and has garnered a solid market position, making it a trusted name in the mining sector. Fortuna's dedication to innovation and responsible resource management sets it apart in an increasingly competitive landscape.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Fortuna Silver Mines's score of 27 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Fortuna Silver Mines's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Fortuna Silver Mines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 88,902,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 55,128,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 144,030,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight increase from 2022, where emissions were approximately 81,015,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 55,726,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of about 136,741,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a potential area for future reporting and improvement. Notably, Fortuna Silver Mines has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, which may limit its ability to demonstrate proactive engagement in climate action. The emissions data is sourced directly from Fortuna Mining Corp., with no cascading from a parent or related organization. The company operates within the mining sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, making transparency and commitment to emissions reduction essential for maintaining stakeholder trust and compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
60,449,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Fortuna Silver Mines's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Fortuna Silver Mines is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Fortuna Silver Mines is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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