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Ssr Mining

SSR Mining Inc., headquartered in Canada, is a prominent player in the precious metals mining industry, focusing primarily on gold and silver production. Founded in 1946, the company has established a strong operational presence in key regions, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With a commitment to sustainable mining practices, SSR Mining offers a diverse portfolio of assets, including the Marigold mine in Nevada and the Puna Operations in Argentina. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to resource extraction and environmental stewardship, setting it apart in a competitive market. Notable achievements include a robust track record of operational excellence and a strong financial position, positioning SSR Mining as a leader in the sector. With a focus on growth and sustainability, SSR Mining continues to advance its mission of delivering value to stakeholders while maintaining high standards of corporate responsibility.

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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Ssr Mining's score of 17 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ssr Mining's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, SSR Mining reported total carbon emissions of approximately 494,364,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 315,438,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 178,926,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were also around 503,528,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 308,333,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 92,947,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. As a result, SSR Mining's climate commitments remain vague, lacking defined strategies or pledges to mitigate emissions. The absence of a structured approach to emissions reduction may reflect broader industry challenges in addressing climate change effectively. Overall, SSR Mining's emissions data highlights the ongoing need for enhanced climate action within the mining sector, particularly as global scrutiny on environmental impacts intensifies.

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148,767,730
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Scope 2
44,974,230
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ssr Mining's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low 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. This request for Ssr Mining is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ssr Mining 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.

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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