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Griffin Mining

Griffin Mining plc, a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates primarily in China. Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of zinc and gold, with its flagship operation located at the Caijiaying Mine in Hebei Province. Griffin Mining is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative extraction techniques, which set it apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful expansion of its mining operations and a strong focus on environmental stewardship. With a solid market position, Griffin Mining continues to deliver high-quality zinc and gold products, contributing to the global supply chain while prioritising responsible resource management.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Griffin Mining's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

7

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

10

Industry Benchmark

Griffin Mining's score of 7 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Griffin Mining's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Griffin Mining reported total carbon emissions of approximately 71,179,750 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 14,070,420 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 57,109,300 kg CO2e. This marks a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 45,044,790 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 8,737,890 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 36,306,900 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company had total emissions of about 42,644,310 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 42,644,310 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 41,477,430 kg CO2e. Notably, Griffin Mining has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from their operations and energy use. Despite the increase in emissions in 2023, there are currently no publicly stated reduction targets or climate pledges from Griffin Mining. The absence of specific reduction initiatives suggests that the company may need to enhance its climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Griffin Mining's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Griffin Mining is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Griffin Mining 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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