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Precious Metal Production
US
updated 8 months ago

Aura Minerals Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Aura Minerals Inc., a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily in Latin America, with significant projects in Brazil and Honduras. Founded in 2009, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in gold and copper production, focusing on sustainable mining practices and community engagement. Aura Minerals is renowned for its flagship assets, including the San Andres and Ernesto/Pau-a-Pique mines, which showcase the company's commitment to high-quality resource extraction. With a strong emphasis on operational efficiency and environmental stewardship, Aura Minerals has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a reliable partner in the global mining sector. The company's dedication to innovation and sustainability sets it apart, making it a key player in the evolving landscape of mineral resource development.

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25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Production 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Aura Minerals Inc.'s score of 25 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aura Minerals Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Aura Minerals Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 121,045,150 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 6,169,550 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 127,214,700 kg CO2e. This marks a significant increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 54,142,240 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 27,997,990 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 82,140,230 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company emitted about 303,280 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 40,959,650 kg CO2e from Scope 2, leading to a total of approximately 71,292,930 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Aura Minerals Inc. has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company does not disclose any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the value chain. Furthermore, emissions data is cascaded from Aura Minerals Inc. as a current subsidiary, with no additional climate initiatives reported from parent or related organisations. Overall, while Aura Minerals Inc. has made strides in reporting its emissions, the absence of reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.

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202220232024
Scope 1
303,280
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000,000,000
Scope 2
40,959,650
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Aura Minerals Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aura Minerals Inc.'s primary industry is Precious Metal Production, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Aura Minerals Inc.'s Location?

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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 Aura Minerals Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Aura Minerals Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Aura Minerals Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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