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Silvercrest Metal

Silvercrest Metals Inc., headquartered in California, is a prominent player in the mining industry, specialising in the exploration and development of precious metal resources. Founded in 2010, the company has made significant strides in the sector, particularly in Mexico, where it operates key projects that showcase its commitment to sustainable mining practices. Silvercrest is renowned for its high-grade silver and gold deposits, with a focus on the Las Chispas project, which has garnered attention for its exceptional resource potential. The company’s innovative approach to exploration and development has positioned it as a leader in the market, earning accolades for its operational efficiency and environmental stewardship. With a strong emphasis on quality and sustainability, Silvercrest Metals continues to set benchmarks in the mining industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Silvercrest Metal'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.

10

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Production 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.

7

Industry Benchmark

Silvercrest Metal's score of 10 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Silvercrest Metal's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Silvercrest Metals, headquartered in California, reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 19,236,000 kg CO2e. This figure comprises about 11,137,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 8,098,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Currently, there are no disclosed Scope 3 emissions data. Despite the substantial emissions, Silvercrest Metals has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges. The company is positioned within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and climate commitments, yet it currently lacks formal initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. As the global emphasis on climate action intensifies, Silvercrest Metals may need to consider establishing measurable targets to align with industry standards and stakeholder expectations.

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2022
Scope 1
11,137,000
Scope 2
8,098,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Silvercrest Metal's primary industry is Precious metals, which is high 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. Silvercrest Metal is headquartered in CA, 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.

Silvercrest Metal 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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