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.
-3 vs industry average
Fortuna Silver Mines’s score of 16 is lower than 43% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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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 42% since 2018
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, has disclosed its carbon emissions for recent fiscal years.
For the fiscal year 2024, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 119,698,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 54,486,000 kg CO2e. The location-based Scope 2 emissions were approximately 63,157,000 kg CO2e. Fortuna Silver Mines has not yet disclosed Scope 3 emissions data, with purchased goods and services being a noted missing data point.
In fiscal year 2023, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 88,902,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 46,358,000 kg CO2e. Location-based Scope 2 emissions for 2023 were approximately 55,128,000 kg CO2e. Again, Scope 3 emissions were not disclosed.
For fiscal year 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 81,018,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 (market-based) emissions at approximately 47,154,000 kg CO2e. Location-based Scope 2 emissions were approximately 55,726,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were not reported.
The company's sustainability reports also provide emissions intensity data. For instance, in their 2024 sustainability report, Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity was reported as 18,010 tonnes CO2e per tonne of ores, slag and ash, 15.110829 kg CO2e per ounce of gold production, and 0.00016 kg CO2e per USD of net sales.
Fortuna Silver Mines has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or commitments through SBTi or similar initiatives, nor is it part of a climate pledge. The provided data does not indicate any cascaded emissions data from a parent organisation.
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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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