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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. Established in 1887, Peñoles has grown to become a significant player in the global mining industry, with major operations in regions such as Durango, Zacatecas, and Chihuahua. Specialising in the extraction and processing of silver, gold, lead, and zinc, Peñoles is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in mineral processing. The company’s core products, including refined metals and chemical compounds, are distinguished by their high purity and quality, catering to diverse industrial applications. With a strong market position, Peñoles has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its environmental stewardship and community engagement initiatives, solidifying its reputation as a responsible leader in the mining sector.

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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Industrias Penoles Sa De Cv's score of 17 is higher than 63% 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 reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 2.64 million tonnes CO2e, comprising about 1.22 million tonnes from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 1.43 million tonnes from Scope 2 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, as evidenced by its GHG intensity metrics, which indicate a GHG intensity of 25.0 tonnes CO2e per tonne of production. Over the years, Peñoles has made strides in improving its eco-efficiency. For instance, in 2020, the GHG intensity was reported at 1,342 tonnes CO2e per tonne of production, showcasing a significant reduction in emissions intensity over time. The company has also been actively participating in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), where it has received varying scores, with a recent score of B- in 2023, indicating a moderate level of transparency and action on climate-related issues. While specific reduction targets were not detailed, the ongoing improvements in GHG intensity and participation in sustainability reporting reflect Peñoles' commitment to addressing climate change and enhancing its environmental performance within the mining and metals industry.

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Scope 1
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1,922,550,000
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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

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Industrias Penoles Sa De Cv is committed to some 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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