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Yunnan Tin

Yunnan Tin Company Limited, commonly known as Yunnan Tin, is a leading player in the global tin industry, headquartered in China (CN). Established in 1883, the company has evolved into a major force in the mining and metallurgy sectors, primarily focusing on tin production and related products. With operations concentrated in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Tin is renowned for its high-quality tin and tin-based products, which are essential in various applications, including electronics and soldering. Yunnan Tin has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in sustainable mining practices and innovative processing techniques. The company holds a prominent market position, being one of the largest tin producers worldwide, and is recognised for its commitment to quality and environmental responsibility. With a diverse portfolio that includes refined tin, tin alloys, and other by-products, Yunnan Tin continues to set industry standards while contributing to the global supply chain.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Yunnan Tin'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.

18

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Yunnan Tin's score of 18 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Yunnan Tin's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Yunnan Tin, headquartered in China (CN), reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,592,250,000 kg CO2e, comprising 754,898,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 837,352,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where the company recorded about 1,562,251,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,181,631,800 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 804,099,100 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Yunnan Tin has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The company has not made commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or outlined any climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in its climate strategy. As the industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, Yunnan Tin's future climate commitments will be crucial in aligning with global efforts to mitigate climate change.

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20222023
Scope 1
1,181,631,800
000,000,000
Scope 2
804,099,100
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Yunnan Tin's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Yunnan Tin is headquartered in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Yunnan Tin 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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