Fortuna Silver Mines

Fortuna Silver Mines's reported carbon emissions

Fortuna Silver Mines, headquartered in Canada and operating in the chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt, and other mining and quarrying products sector, has reported its greenhouse gas emissions for several years. For the most recent reporting year, 2024, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 119,698,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of about 54,486,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were not disclosed. In 2023, Fortuna Silver Mines reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 88,902,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 46,358,000 kg CO2e. The company's emissions data for 2022 totalled about 81,018,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 47,154,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). For 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 94,025,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 52,800,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, Scope 1 emissions amounted to approximately 19,016,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 51,966,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 total for 2020 was approximately 70,983,000 kg CO2e. For 2019, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 17,494,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 83,700,000 kg CO2e, resulting in a combined Scope 1 and 2 total of approximately 101,194,000 kg CO2e. In 2018, Scope 1 emissions were around 21,287,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions totalling approximately 59,001,000 kg CO2e, for a combined Scope 1 and 2 figure of about 80,288,000 kg CO2e. Fortuna Silver Mines's latest disclosed emissions data in the provided information does not include a calculated total for Scope 1 + Scope 2 + Scope 3. However, based on the available Scope 1 and Scope 2 data, there has been considerable fluctuation in emissions over the years. The company's disclosed scopes for reporting periods from 2017 to 2024 are Scope 1 and Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions, specifically purchased goods and services, were noted as missing data points in multiple reporting years. While specific reduction targets and climate commitments are not detailed in the provided information, the company does provide emission intensities per tonne of ore, gold production, and net sales, offering insights into the carbon footprint relative to its operational output.