Fresnillo plc, a leading precious metals mining company, is headquartered in Mexico (MX) and primarily operates in the rich mineral regions of Mexico and Peru. Founded in 2007, Fresnillo has quickly established itself as a key player in the mining industry, focusing on the extraction of silver and gold. The company is renowned for its high-quality silver production, leveraging advanced mining techniques and sustainable practices. Fresnillo's flagship operations include the Fresnillo and Saucito mines, which are notable for their significant contributions to the global silver market. With a strong market position, Fresnillo has achieved numerous milestones, including being the largest silver producer in Mexico. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart in the competitive mining landscape, ensuring a robust future in the precious metals sector.
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In 2023, Fresnillo, headquartered in Mexico (MX), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,539,627,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 469,146,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 355,241,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 700,480,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass significant categories such as processing of sold products (approximately 456,390,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (about 157,073,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, Fresnillo's total emissions were about 1,282,312,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 545,970,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 422,279,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 713,043,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions year-on-year. Fresnillo has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Fresnillo plc, which is responsible for the overall corporate climate strategy. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting its commitment to transparency in environmental impact.
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2012 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 375,121,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Fresnillo 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.