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Salt and Mineral Mining
GB
updated 5 days ago

Griffin Mining

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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.

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13

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Griffin Mining's score of 13 is lower than 83% 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, comprising 1,544,130 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions (stationary combustion) and 57,109,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (purchased electricity). This marks a significant increase from 2022, when total emissions were about 45,044,790 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of 925,610 kg CO2e and 36,306,900 kg CO2e, respectively. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Their climate commitments appear to be limited, with no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. Griffin Mining's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the figures are independently reported. The company continues to operate within the mining sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, particularly regarding carbon emissions and climate change commitments.

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202120222023
Scope 1
1,166,880
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0,000,000
Scope 2
41,477,430
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Scope 3
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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 low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. This request for Griffin Mining is in GB, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Griffin Mining 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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