Fortuna Silver Mines
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc., commonly referred to as Fortuna, is a prominent player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, with its headquarters located in California. Founded in 2005, the company has established a strong presence in the mining and quarrying industry, focusing on the extraction of silver, gold, and other valuable minerals across its major operational regions in Latin America.
Fortuna's core offerings include high-quality silver and gold production, alongside a range of mining and quarrying products. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and community engagement, setting it apart in a competitive market. With notable achievements in operational efficiency and resource management, Fortuna has solidified its position as a leading mining company, dedicated to delivering value to its stakeholders while prioritising environmental stewardship.
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Industry Intensity
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 66% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Fortuna Silver Mines's reported carbon emissions
Fortuna Silver Mines, headquartered in CA and operating within the chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products sector, reported its greenhouse gas emissions for several years.
For the year 2024, Fortuna Silver Mines reported a total of approximately 174,184,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 119,698,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 54,486,000 kg CO2e.
In 2023, the company's Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 135,260,000 kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of approximately 88,902,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 46,358,000 kg CO2e.
For 2022, Fortuna Silver Mines' Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions amounted to approximately 128,172,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 81,018,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 47,154,000 kg CO2e.
In 2021, total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 146,825,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 94,025,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based and location-based, as they are the same) at approximately 52,800,000 kg CO2e.
The company's Scope 3 emissions data was not available for these reporting periods, with a note indicating missing data points for "purchased goods and services".
Fortuna Silver Mines does not currently have publicly disclosed SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets or commitments to climate pledges. The company's sustainability reports provide emissions intensity data per tonne of ore, gold production, net sales, and zinc production, but do not detail specific reduction initiatives or overall reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions.
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Fortuna Silver Mines’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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