Nexa Resources Perú S.A.A.
Nexa Resources Perú S.A.A., a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in Peru and operates primarily in the regions of Pasco and Ancash. Founded in 2017, the company has quickly established itself as a leader in the production of zinc, copper, and silver, leveraging advanced technologies and sustainable practices to enhance its operations. With a commitment to responsible mining, Nexa Resources focuses on delivering high-quality metals while minimising environmental impact. The company’s unique approach to resource extraction and community engagement has garnered recognition within the industry. As a subsidiary of Nexa Resources, it benefits from a strong market position, contributing significantly to Peru's economy and the global mining sector.
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How does Nexa Resources Perú S.A.A.'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Nexa Resources Perú S.A.A.'s score of 10 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nexa Resources Perú S.A.A.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Nexa Resources Perú S.A.A. reported carbon emissions of approximately 130,032,900 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 456,073,715 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has also disclosed emissions for Scope 3, although specific figures for this scope were not provided for 2022. Over the years, Nexa has demonstrated a significant reduction in emissions. For instance, in 2021, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 247,218,640 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 7,780,930 kg CO2e, indicating a downward trend from previous years. In 2020, emissions were notably higher, with Scope 1 at 1,258,873,580 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 424,741,090 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Nexa Resources has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, particularly in the zinc and articles sector, where it reported an intensity of 360 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022. Overall, Nexa Resources Perú S.A.A. is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint, although further commitments and detailed targets would enhance its climate strategy.
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Get Started| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,278,071,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 632,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 132,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Nexa Resources Perú S.A.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.
