Gem Diamonds
Gem Diamonds Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, is a prominent player in the diamond mining industry, renowned for its exceptional quality diamonds. Founded in 2007, the company has established a strong operational presence in Lesotho and Botswana, focusing on the exploration, mining, and sale of high-value diamonds. Specialising in the extraction of large, high-quality diamonds, Gem Diamonds is particularly noted for its flagship asset, the Letšeng mine, which is celebrated for producing some of the world's largest and most valuable diamonds. The company’s commitment to sustainable practices and ethical sourcing further distinguishes it in the competitive landscape. With a reputation for excellence, Gem Diamonds has achieved significant milestones, including the recovery of several notable diamonds, solidifying its position as a leader in the luxury diamond market.
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Gem Diamonds's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Gem Diamonds reported total carbon emissions of approximately 110,198,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 46,964,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 49,975,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 13,259,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to about 96,939,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 71,393,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 27,283,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 32,287,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in emissions year-on-year. Gem Diamonds has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company is targeting near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by the middle of the decade (2025). These commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all reported figures are derived directly from Gem Diamonds Limited.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 100,969,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 68,306,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Gem Diamonds 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.
