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.
+19 vs industry average
Wheaton Precious Metals’s score of 32 is higher than 73% 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
Precious Metal Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Precious Metal Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 54% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Wheaton Precious Metals's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Wheaton Precious Metals, headquartered in Canada, reported total emissions of approximately 1,048,880 kg CO2e. This figure includes 93,100 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions and 942,780 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, specifically from business travel and employee commuting. Notably, there is no reported data for Scope 1 emissions. Wheaton Precious Metals has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This long-term goal includes specific targets to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, the company is committed to measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, aligning with a 1.5°C trajectory as per the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In summary, Wheaton Precious Metals is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and has established a clear framework for achieving its climate goals, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability in the mining sector.
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Wheaton Precious Metals’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
50% reduction in all scopes
Reduce Scope 1/Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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