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Salt and Mineral Mining
GB
updated 23 days ago

Griffin Mining Sustainability Profile

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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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25

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Griffin Mining's score of 25 is lower than 52% 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, where total emissions were about 45,044,790 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 925,610 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 36,306,900 kg CO2e. Griffin Mining has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has not made any formal climate pledges or commitments to reduce emissions at this time. The emissions data is sourced directly from Griffin Mining Limited, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. 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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How Carbon Intensive is Griffin Mining's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Griffin Mining's primary industry is Salt and Mineral Mining, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Griffin Mining's Location?

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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 low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Griffin Mining's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Griffin Mining has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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