Silvercorp Metals Sustainability Profile
Silvercorp Metals Inc., a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in Canada and primarily operates in the silver and precious metals sector. Founded in 2003, the company has established itself as a leader in the exploration, development, and production of silver, with significant operations in China. Silvercorp is renowned for its high-grade silver mines, particularly the Ying Mining District, which showcases the company's commitment to sustainable mining practices and operational excellence. With a focus on silver, lead, and zinc production, Silvercorp has achieved notable milestones, including consistent profitability and a strong market position within the industry. The company's unique approach to resource extraction and its dedication to environmental stewardship set it apart, making Silvercorp Metals a key player in the global precious metals market.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Silvercorp Metals's score of 25 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Silvercorp Metals's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Silvercorp Metals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 99,065,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,283,740 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 96,781,000 kg CO2e (market-based). In 2024, the company recorded total emissions of about 85,753,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2,287,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 83,466,000 kg CO2e (market-based). For 2023, total emissions were around 75,678,640 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,869,640 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 74,878,000 kg CO2e. Silvercorp Metals has set ambitious interim targets to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 20% by 2030, compared to 2020 levels, for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a potential area for future reporting and improvement. Silvercorp's sustainability efforts are documented in their annual reports, which outline their emissions data and reduction initiatives.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,032,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 56,240,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Silvercorp Metals's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Silvercorp Metals 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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