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First Majestic Silver

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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28

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.

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Industry Benchmark

First Majestic Silver's score of 28 is higher than 79% 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 54,612,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 41,370,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 96,048,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, where emissions were approximately 93,912,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 61,845,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of about 155,757,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, First Majestic has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions per tonne of ore processed decreasing from approximately 614.0 kg CO2e in 2019 to about 260.0 kg CO2e in 2023. However, the company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. First Majestic Silver's headquarters is located in California, and while it has disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2, it has not reported on Scope 3 emissions. The company continues to focus on sustainability practices within the mining industry, aiming to improve its environmental impact.

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Scope 2
39,491,000
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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 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 First Majestic Silver is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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First Majestic 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
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