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Us Silica Holdings

US Silica Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of industrial minerals, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 1900, the company has established itself as a key player in the silica sand and industrial minerals industry, serving diverse sectors such as oil and gas, construction, and glass manufacturing. US Silica is renowned for its high-quality silica products, including frac sand, industrial sand, and clay, which are distinguished by their purity and performance. The company has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its market reach and product offerings. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, US Silica Holdings continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner in the industrial minerals market.

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How does Us Silica Holdings'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.

20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Us Silica Holdings's score of 20 is lower 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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Us Silica Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, U.S. Silica Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 633,664,000 kg CO2e, comprising 462,073,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 171,591,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2021, when total emissions were about 586,708,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 416,452,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 170,256,000 kg CO2e. U.S. Silica has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has not made any formal climate pledges or commitments to reduce emissions at this time. The emissions data is sourced directly from U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., with no cascading from a parent or related organization. The company continues to operate within the context of the industrial sector, where emissions reduction remains a critical focus for sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
416,452,000
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Scope 2
170,256,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Us Silica Holdings's primary industry is Precious metal ores and concentrates, which is medium 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 Us Silica Holdings is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Us Silica Holdings 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
Reduction Actions

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