Petra Diamonds
Petra Diamonds Limited, a prominent player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as a leader in the mining and quarrying of diamonds, with significant operations in Africa, particularly in Botswana, South Africa, and Tanzania.
Specialising in the extraction and sale of high-quality diamonds, Petra Diamonds is renowned for its commitment to ethical mining practices and sustainability. The company’s unique approach to diamond production, combined with its focus on innovation, has positioned it as a key competitor in the global market.
With notable achievements including the discovery of some of the world's largest diamonds, Petra Diamonds continues to enhance its reputation as a trusted source of premium gemstones, contributing significantly to the mining industry while prioritising environmental stewardship.
+12 vs industry average
Petra Diamonds’s score of 30 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 66% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Petra Diamonds's reported carbon emissions
Petra Diamonds, headquartered in GB and operating within the chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c. industry, has reported a total of approximately 423,000,000 kg CO2e for the year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 36,586,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 384,283,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 2,098,000 kg CO2e.
In 2023, Petra Diamonds' total emissions were approximately 438,243,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of approximately 29,846,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 405,532,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 2,865,000 kg CO2e.
Looking at previous years, total emissions for 2022 were approximately 475,238,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were reported, with Scope 1 at approximately 15,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 395,000,000 kg CO2e; Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year. For 2020, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 28,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 452,000,000 kg CO2e.
Petra Diamonds has made significant climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. The company aspires to reach this net-zero goal even earlier, by 2040. These targets are long-term and were reported as of 2023. The data for emissions is not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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Petra Diamonds’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2050
We have committed to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emis…
We have committed to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050, though we aspire to reach this goal by 2040.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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