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Zhaojin Mining

Zhaojin Mining Industry Company Limited, commonly referred to as Zhaojin Mining, is a prominent player in the gold mining sector, headquartered in the vibrant city of Zhaojin, China. Established in 2000, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including Shandong and Xinjiang, solidifying its position within the industry. Specialising in gold exploration, mining, and processing, Zhaojin Mining is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovative technologies. The company’s core products include high-quality gold bullion and refined gold products, distinguished by their purity and reliability. With a strong market presence, Zhaojin Mining has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its operational excellence and contributions to the local economy, making it a key player in the global gold market.

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16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Zhaojin Mining's score of 16 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Zhaojin Mining's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Zhaojin Mining reported total carbon emissions of approximately 685,163 tonnes CO2e, comprising about 14,101 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and around 671,053 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a decrease from 2022, when total emissions were about 626,253 tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 15,133 tonnes CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 611,119 tonnes CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have not been publicly outlined. Zhaojin Mining's performance in climate reporting has been rated as "D" in 2022, indicating room for improvement in transparency and action regarding climate commitments. The company has not established Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets, which are crucial for aligning with global climate goals. Overall, Zhaojin Mining is actively monitoring its emissions and has made strides in reducing its carbon output, but further commitments and clearer targets would enhance its climate strategy.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Zhaojin Mining'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. Zhaojin Mining is headquartered in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Zhaojin Mining is committed to some 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.

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CDP
The Climate Pledge
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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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