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Industrias Penoles Sa De Cv

Industrias Peñoles S.A. de C.V., commonly referred to as Peñoles, is a leading Mexican mining and metallurgical company headquartered in Mexico City. Founded in 1887, Peñoles has established itself as a key player in the mining industry, particularly in the extraction and processing of silver, gold, and base metals. The company operates primarily in Mexico, with significant activities in regions rich in mineral resources. Peñoles is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in metallurgy, producing high-quality metals that meet international standards. Its core products include refined silver, gold, and various industrial minerals, which are distinguished by their purity and reliability. With a strong market position, Peñoles has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in environmentally responsible mining techniques, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the sector.

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17

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Industrias Penoles Sa De Cv's score of 17 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industrias Penoles Sa De Cv's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Industrias Peñoles S.A. de C.V. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,646,132,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,216,142,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,429,896,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a GHG intensity of about 3,487.94 kg CO2e per tonne of ore processed and 446.0 kg CO2e per tonne of production. Over the years, Peñoles has shown a trend of decreasing GHG intensity, with significant reductions noted in recent years. For instance, the GHG intensity for 2022 was approximately 5,102.71 kg CO2e per tonne of ore processed, indicating a positive trajectory towards improved eco-efficiency. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, the company continues to focus on enhancing its eco-efficiency in mining and metal production. The reported GHG emissions eco-efficiency indices for various categories, such as 90.9 kg CO2e for mining and 5,411.2 kg CO2e for metals, reflect ongoing efforts to optimise operations and mitigate environmental impact. Industrias Peñoles is headquartered in Mexico and operates within a global context, aligning its practices with industry standards for sustainability and climate responsibility.

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Scope 1
1,178,300,000
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Scope 2
1,922,550,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Industrias Penoles Sa De Cv'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. Industrias Penoles Sa De Cv is headquartered in MX, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

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.

Industrias Penoles Sa De Cv 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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