Petra Diamonds
Petra Diamonds Limited, a prominent player in the diamond mining industry, is headquartered in London, UK, with significant operations in South Africa and Tanzania. Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as a leader in the exploration, mining, and sale of high-quality diamonds, boasting a portfolio that includes some of the world's most renowned diamond mines. Petra Diamonds is known for its commitment to ethical mining practices and sustainability, setting it apart in a competitive market. The company’s core offerings include rough diamonds, which are celebrated for their exceptional quality and unique characteristics. With notable achievements such as the recovery of some of the largest diamonds ever found, Petra Diamonds continues to solidify its market position as a trusted source of premium gemstones.
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Petra Diamonds's score of 44 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Petra Diamonds's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Petra Diamonds reported total carbon emissions of approximately 431,000 tonnes CO2e, comprising about 29,846 tonnes from Scope 1, 405,532 tonnes from Scope 2, and 2,865 tonnes from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from the previous year's total emissions of around 475,238 tonnes CO2e in 2022. Petra Diamonds has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, as evidenced by its participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), where it received a score of B in 2023, indicating a proactive approach to climate-related disclosures and actions. The company has also been actively working on improving its emissions intensity, with reported carbon emissions per carat recovered at approximately 160 kg CO2e in 2023. While specific reduction targets have not been detailed, Petra Diamonds continues to engage in initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainability and reducing overall emissions across its operations. The company’s ongoing efforts reflect a growing recognition of the importance of climate commitments within the diamond mining industry.
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Add to project2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 60,906,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 523,480,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Petra Diamonds 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.
