Fresnillo
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Fresnillo's score of 30 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Fresnillo's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Fresnillo, headquartered in Mexico, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,121,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 sources. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 1,216,142,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,429,896,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions amounted to around 700,480,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as investments and processing of sold products. Fresnillo's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with a notable increase in Scope 1 emissions from about 546,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to the current figure. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint, nor has it committed to any climate pledges. The GHG intensity for the company, measured in tonnes of CO2e per tonne of mineral processed, was approximately 874.0 in 2023, indicating a significant focus on monitoring emissions relative to production output. Overall, while Fresnillo has made strides in tracking its emissions, further commitments and reduction strategies would enhance its climate responsibility.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 476,420,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,070,498,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Fresnillo is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
