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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.

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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.

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Industry Benchmark

Benguet Corporation's score of 1 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 5,035,360 kg CO2e from Scope 1, which includes emissions from mobile and stationary combustion. Their Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity, were about 1,927,760 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 4,333,100 kg CO2e, with a significant portion attributed to purchased goods and services. In 2021, the company recorded total emissions of around 4,486,210 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 1,953,770 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The previous year, 2020, saw emissions of approximately 3,732,997 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,675,950 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite these figures, Benguet Corporation has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or science-based targets indicates a need for further commitment to climate action within the mining industry context.

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Scope 1
3,732,997
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Scope 2
1,675,950
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0,000,000
Scope 3
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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 high 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. Benguet Corporation is headquartered in PH, which has a rank of high, indicating high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Benguet Corporation 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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