Wheaton Precious Metals
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp., commonly referred to as Wheaton, is a leading precious metals streaming company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, Wheaton has established itself as a key player in the mining industry, focusing on the acquisition of precious metal streams from mining operations worldwide, particularly in regions such as North America and South America. Wheaton's unique business model allows it to provide upfront capital to mining companies in exchange for a percentage of their future production, primarily in gold and silver. This innovative approach not only mitigates risk but also positions Wheaton as a low-cost producer in the precious metals market. With a strong portfolio of high-quality assets and a commitment to sustainable practices, Wheaton Precious Metals continues to achieve significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the mining sector.
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Wheaton Precious Metals's score of 28 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Wheaton Precious Metals's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Wheaton Precious Metals reported carbon emissions of approximately 38,590 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and about 958,370 kg CO2e from Scope 3, specifically related to business travel and employee commuting. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Over the years, Wheaton's emissions have varied, with Scope 2 emissions recorded at 26,050 kg CO2e in 2017, increasing to 39,080 kg CO2e in 2019, and then slightly decreasing to 32,030 kg CO2e in 2022. The company is also committed to measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, which include significant contributions from business travel and employee commuting. Wheaton Precious Metals, headquartered in Canada, is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability practices within the mining sector, focusing on reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 26,050 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 236,670 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 |
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