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Joint Stock Company Polymetal

Joint Stock Company Polymetal, commonly referred to as Polymetal, is a leading precious metals mining company headquartered in Russia. Established in 1998, the company has grown to become a significant player in the mining industry, with major operational regions spanning Russia and Kazakhstan. Polymetal primarily focuses on the extraction and production of gold and silver, offering a diverse portfolio of high-quality mining assets. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and operational excellence, which have positioned it favourably in the competitive market. With a strong emphasis on innovation and efficiency, Polymetal has achieved notable milestones, including its listing on the London Stock Exchange. Its strategic approach and robust market presence underscore its reputation as a key contributor to the global precious metals sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Joint Stock Company Polymetal'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.

8

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Production 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.

7

Industry Benchmark

Joint Stock Company Polymetal's score of 8 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Joint Stock Company Polymetal's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Joint Stock Company Polymetal reported total carbon emissions of approximately 283,415,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 565,924,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside Scope 3 emissions of about 625,265,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 222,498,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (around 146,358,000 kg CO2e). Polymetal has demonstrated a commitment to addressing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has reported GHG emissions intensity metrics, with approximately 76,300 kg CO2e per Kt of ore processed in 2020, indicating a focus on improving energy efficiency in its operations. Overall, while Polymetal has made strides in emissions reporting, further details on specific climate commitments or reduction initiatives remain unspecified.

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201820192020
Scope 1
480,656,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
570,900,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Joint Stock Company Polymetal's primary industry is Precious metals, which is high 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. Joint Stock Company Polymetal is headquartered in RU, 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.

Joint Stock Company Polymetal 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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