Public Profile

Petra Diamonds

Petra Diamonds Limited, a prominent player in the diamond mining industry, is headquartered in Great Britain (GB) and operates primarily 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, with a focus on sustainable practices and community engagement. Petra Diamonds is renowned for its exceptional product offerings, including some of the world's most exquisite gem-quality diamonds. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as the acquisition of several key mines, which has bolstered its market position. With a commitment to ethical sourcing and innovative mining techniques, Petra Diamonds continues to set itself apart in a competitive landscape, making it a notable name in the global diamond market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Petra Diamonds'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.

44

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

Petra Diamonds's score of 44 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Petra Diamonds's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Petra Diamonds reported total carbon emissions of approximately 431,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 29,846,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 405,532,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,865,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 475,238,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Petra Diamonds has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2019, total emissions were around 480,374,000 kg CO2e, while in 2020, they decreased to approximately 432,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for improvement in its sustainability strategy. Petra Diamonds operates within the diamond mining industry, which is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact. The company’s emissions data highlights the need for enhanced climate action and transparency in its operations. As it moves forward, establishing clear reduction targets could align Petra Diamonds with industry standards and stakeholder expectations for sustainability.

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Scope 1
60,906,000
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Scope 2
523,480,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000
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0,000,000
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0,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Petra Diamonds's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is medium 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. Petra Diamonds is headquartered in GB, 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.

Petra Diamonds 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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