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Benguet Corporation

Benguet Corporation, a prominent player in the mining and agriculture sectors, is headquartered in the Philippines. Established in 1903, the company has a rich history marked by significant milestones, including its pioneering role in the country's mining industry. With major operations in the Cordillera region, Benguet Corporation primarily focuses on gold, copper, and other mineral resources, alongside agricultural ventures. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and community development, setting it apart in a competitive market. As a leader in the Philippine mining landscape, Benguet Corporation has achieved notable recognition for its innovative approaches and dedication to environmental stewardship. Its core products and services not only contribute to the local economy but also reflect a strong emphasis on responsible resource management.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Benguet Corporation'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.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Reprocessing 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

Benguet Corporation's score of 13 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Benguet Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Benguet Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,000,720 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,035,360 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion (4,333,100 kg CO2e) and mobile combustion (702,260 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, resulting from purchased electricity, accounted for approximately 1,927,760 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled around 4,333,100 kg CO2e, with the majority stemming from purchased goods and services (3,690,000 kg CO2e). Benguet Corporation has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the company is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that further information may be needed to assess their long-term climate strategy.

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20192022
Scope 1
4,567,250
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Scope 2
1,627,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Benguet Corporation's primary industry is Secondary preciuos metals for treatment, Re-processing of secondary preciuos metals into new preciuos metals, which is medium 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 Benguet Corporation is in PH, which has a high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Benguet Corporation 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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