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Perpetua Resources

Perpetua Resources Corp, commonly referred to as Perpetua, is a leading player in the mining and resource extraction industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on the sustainable development of mineral resources, particularly in the region of Idaho, where it operates the Stibnite Gold Project. Perpetua is dedicated to producing critical minerals, including gold and antimony, which are essential for various industries, including technology and renewable energy. The company stands out for its commitment to environmentally responsible practices, aiming to restore ecosystems while delivering high-quality products. With a strong market position, Perpetua Resources is recognised for its innovative approach and significant contributions to the mining sector, marking key milestones in sustainable resource management.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Perpetua Resources'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.

18

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

Perpetua Resources's score of 18 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Perpetua Resources's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Perpetua Resources reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 1,727,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 24,000 kg CO2e. This marked a notable increase in emissions compared to previous years, where Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1,727,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 1,727,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 467,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. As such, there are no documented commitments to align with science-based targets or other climate pledges. Perpetua Resources continues to operate within the mining sector, where carbon emissions are a critical concern, and the absence of reduction strategies may impact its sustainability profile. The company’s emissions data highlights the need for a robust climate action plan to address its environmental impact effectively.

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Scope 1
265,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Perpetua Resources'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. Perpetua Resources is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low 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.

Perpetua Resources 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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