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Salt and Mineral Mining
CA
updated a month ago

Discovery Silver

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Discovery Silver Corp, commonly referred to as Discovery Silver, is a prominent player in the mining industry, headquartered in California. Founded in 2010, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in silver exploration and development, particularly in the Americas, with a focus on its flagship project, the Cordero silver deposit in Mexico. Specialising in the discovery and advancement of high-quality silver resources, Discovery Silver is committed to sustainable mining practices. The company’s innovative approach to exploration and its strategic partnerships have positioned it favourably within the competitive landscape. Notable achievements include significant resource expansions and positive feasibility studies, underscoring its potential for growth and profitability in the silver market. With a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, Discovery Silver continues to set itself apart in the industry.

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33

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Discovery Silver's score of 33 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Discovery Silver's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Discovery Silver reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,228,480 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 381,740 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 13,840 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 832,900 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company's total emissions were about 1,692,770 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 411,370 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 2,600 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 1,278,790 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions of about 464,290 kg CO2e from 2022 to 2023. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, and there are currently no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Discovery Silver. The company is actively monitoring its emissions across all scopes but has not set specific science-based targets or initiatives for further reductions. Overall, Discovery Silver's commitment to tracking and reporting its carbon emissions reflects an awareness of its environmental impact, although further commitments to reduction strategies would enhance its sustainability profile.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
158,650
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
580
0,000
0,000
00,000
Scope 3
7,930
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Discovery Silver'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 Discovery Silver 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.

Discovery Silver 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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