Silvercorp Metals
Silvercorp Metals Inc., headquartered in Canada, is a prominent player in the other non-ferrous metal products industry. Founded in 2003, the company has established itself as a leader in silver production, primarily operating in China, where it manages several high-grade silver mines.
Silvercorp is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative extraction techniques, which set its core products apart in a competitive market. The company’s focus on silver, along with its by-products such as lead and zinc, underscores its strategic approach to resource management.
With a strong market position, Silvercorp has achieved significant milestones, including consistent profitability and a robust portfolio of mining assets. Its dedication to operational excellence and community engagement further solidifies its reputation as a responsible and forward-thinking entity in the non-ferrous metals sector.
+1 vs industry average
Silvercorp Metals’s score of 20 is lower than 43% 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
Other Non-Ferrous Metal Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Other Non-Ferrous Metal Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Silvercorp Metals's reported carbon emissions
Silvercorp Metals, based in Canada and operating in the "Other non-ferrous metal products" industry, reported a total of approximately 99.07 billion kg CO2e for the 2025 reporting year. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
For the 2025 reporting year, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2.28 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) amounted to about 96.78 million kg CO2e. The total emissions for the 2024 reporting year were approximately 85.75 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2.29 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 83.47 million kg CO2e.
Silvercorp Metals has set a near-term target to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 20% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity. The company's sustainability reports indicate a GHG emissions intensity of approximately 0.000331 kg CO2e per USD revenue for the 2025 reporting year. In previous years, this intensity was about 0.000374 kg CO2e per USD revenue in 2024 and 0.000369 kg CO2e per USD revenue in 2023.
The company's climate commitments and emissions data are self-reported and not cascaded from a parent organisation. Silvercorp Metals also reports on water recycling rates in its ore processing plants, with a rate of approximately 83.84% for the 2025 reporting year. Scope 3 emissions data, specifically for purchased goods and services, is noted as missing from their disclosures for the analysed periods.
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Silvercorp Metals’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
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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