Petropavlovsk PLC, a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and primarily operates in the Russian Far East. Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a leading gold producer, focusing on exploration, mining, and processing of gold and other precious metals. With significant operations in the Amur region, Petropavlovsk is known for its innovative approach to mining, utilising advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability. The company’s core offerings include gold production and exploration services, which are distinguished by their commitment to responsible mining practices. Recognised for its strong market position, Petropavlovsk has achieved notable milestones, including substantial increases in gold output and successful project developments, solidifying its reputation as a key contributor to the global gold market.
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Petropavlovsk PLC's score of 19 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2020, Petropavlovsk PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 454.2 million kg CO2e, comprising about 186.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 268 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. Comparatively, in 2019, the total emissions were approximately 454.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 206.4 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 248.5 million kg CO2e. Notably, the 2020 figures indicate a slight reduction in total emissions from the previous year. Petropavlovsk PLC has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, and there are no documented climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) targets. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that it operates independently in its reporting and climate strategy. Overall, while Petropavlovsk PLC has shown a minor decrease in emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate strategy.
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| 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 206,379,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 248,502,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 454,881,000 | - |
Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 50% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Petropavlovsk PLC has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


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