Zhaojin Mining Sustainability Profile
Zhaojin Mining Industry Company Limited, commonly referred to as Zhaojin Mining, is a prominent player in the mining sector, headquartered in China (CN). Established in 2004, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including the provinces of Shandong and Xinjiang, focusing primarily on gold mining and exploration. Zhaojin Mining is renowned for its high-quality gold production, leveraging advanced technologies and sustainable practices to enhance efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of several large-scale mining projects, positioning itself as a leader in the industry. With a commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship, Zhaojin Mining continues to strengthen its market position, contributing to the global gold supply while maintaining a focus on responsible mining practices.
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Zhaojin Mining's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Zhaojin Mining reported total carbon emissions of approximately 438,342,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 26,019,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 412,323,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 685,163,380 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 14,101,120 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 671,053,460 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from a 2021 baseline by the year 2030. This commitment reflects Zhaojin Mining's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. Zhaojin Mining does not currently report Scope 3 emissions, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from its operations. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the figures are specific to Zhaojin Mining Industry Company Limited. Overall, Zhaojin Mining's climate commitments and emissions data highlight its ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the mining sector.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,133,700 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 611,118,960 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Zhaojin Mining's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Zhaojin Mining has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
