Fresnillo plc, a prominent player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, is headquartered in Mexico (MX) and operates primarily in the mining and quarrying industry. Founded in 2007, the company has established itself as a leader in the extraction of silver and gold, alongside a diverse portfolio of other mineral products.
Fresnillo's unique approach to sustainable mining practices sets it apart, ensuring minimal environmental impact while maximising resource efficiency. With significant operations in Mexico, the company has achieved notable milestones, including becoming the world's largest producer of silver from ore. Its commitment to innovation and quality has solidified its market position, making Fresnillo a key contributor to the global mining landscape.
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Fresnillo’s score of 52 is higher than 77% 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 66% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Fresnillo's reported carbon emissions
Fresnillo plc, a company in the chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products sector headquartered in Mexico, has reported its carbon emissions across various scopes. For the reporting year 2025, Fresnillo plc's total reported emissions were approximately 283.8 million kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of approximately 37.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 112.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 132.6 million kg CO2e. In the previous year, 2024, total emissions were approximately 598.6 million kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at approximately 43.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 129.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 147.7 million kg CO2e. For 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 1.56 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 469.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 356.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 728.7 million kg CO2e. Looking back to 2022, Fresnillo plc's total emissions were approximately 1.67 billion kg CO2e, made up of Scope 1 at approximately 546.0 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 422.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 700.5 million kg CO2e. In 2021, total emissions were approximately 1.60 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 544.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 350.0 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 713.0 million kg CO2e. Emissions data for earlier years are available for Scope 1 and Scope 2, with Scope 3 data not fully disclosed or reported in those periods. For instance, in 2020, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 474.0 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 370.0 million kg CO2e. In 2019, Scope 1 was approximately 531.0 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 was approximately 331.0 million kg CO2e. Fresnillo plc has disclosed upstream categories within its Scope 3 emissions, including purchased goods and services, and downstream transportation and distribution. For the years 2022 and 2023, Scope 3 also included data for investments and processing of sold products. There is no information available regarding specific reduction targets or achievements, or commitments such as SBTi targets, Climate Pledge, or RE100 initiatives for Fresnillo plc. The company's emissions data is reported as originating from Fresnillo plc itself.
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