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Minsur S.A

Minsur S.A., a leading player in the mining industry, is headquartered in Peru (PE) and operates primarily in the regions of Puno and San Martín. Founded in 1975, Minsur has established itself as a key producer of tin and gold, with a strong commitment to sustainable practices and innovation. The company is renowned for its high-quality tin products, which are essential in various industrial applications, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a focus on operational excellence, Minsur has achieved significant milestones, including the development of advanced mining technologies and a robust supply chain. As a prominent entity in the global mining sector, Minsur S.A. continues to enhance its market position through strategic investments and a dedication to environmental stewardship, making it a trusted name in the industry.

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22

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

Minsur S.A's score of 22 is higher 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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Minsur S.A's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Minsur S.A, headquartered in Peru (PE), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 209,582,200 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 375,147,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 136,074,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,202,655,790 kg CO2e. The company's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with a notable increase from 2022, when total emissions were about 1,812,877,000 kg CO2e. Minsur has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. Despite the significant emissions figures, Minsur has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments may reflect the broader industry context, where many mining companies are under increasing pressure to enhance sustainability practices and reduce their environmental impact. Overall, Minsur's emissions data highlights the challenges faced by the mining sector in addressing climate change, while the absence of reduction targets suggests an opportunity for the company to strengthen its climate commitments moving forward.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
202,039,600
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Scope 2
39,600,850
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00,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
13,368,080
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000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Minsur S.A'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. Minsur S.A is headquartered in PE, 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.

Minsur S.A 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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