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.
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In 2024, Petra Diamonds reported total carbon emissions of approximately 423,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 36,586,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 384,283,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 2,098,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 431,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 29,846,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 405,532,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,865,000 kg CO2e. Petra Diamonds has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with an aspiration to achieve this target by 2040. This commitment reflects the company's long-term strategy to reduce its carbon footprint and align with global climate goals. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact. As part of its sustainability efforts, Petra Diamonds is focused on reducing its carbon emissions intensity, which was reported at 160.0 kg CO2e per tonne for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2024. Overall, Petra Diamonds is actively working towards significant reductions in its carbon emissions, contributing to a more sustainable future in the diamond mining industry.
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 | 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 not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.