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First Majestic Silver

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First Majestic Silver Corp., commonly referred to as First Majestic, is a prominent player in the silver mining industry, headquartered in California. Founded in 2002, the company has established itself as a leading silver producer, primarily operating in Mexico, where it manages several key mining projects. First Majestic focuses on the extraction and production of silver, with a commitment to sustainable practices and innovative mining techniques. Its core products include high-grade silver and by-products such as gold and lead, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, First Majestic has achieved notable milestones, including significant increases in production and reserves over the years. The company’s dedication to operational excellence and environmental responsibility continues to enhance its reputation within the mining sector.

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21

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

First Majestic Silver's score of 21 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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First Majestic Silver's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, First Majestic Silver reported total carbon emissions of approximately 96,048,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 54,612,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 41,370,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a decrease from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 155,757,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions at about 93,912,000 kg CO2e and 61,845,000 kg CO2e, respectively. In 2021, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 83,685,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 61,622,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 22,063,000 kg CO2e. The 2020 emissions were approximately 80,116,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 59,212,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 20,904,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, First Majestic Silver has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.

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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. First Majestic Silver's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., 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. First Majestic Silver is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

First Majestic Silver 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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