Zijin Mining
Zijin Mining Group Company Limited, commonly known as Zijin Mining, is a leading Chinese multinational corporation headquartered in Fujian Province, China. Established in 1993, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the mining industry, focusing primarily on gold, copper, and other mineral resources. With significant operations across Asia, Africa, and the Americas, Zijin Mining has made notable strides in expanding its global footprint. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation in mineral extraction technologies. Its core products include gold and copper concentrates, which are distinguished by their high quality and efficiency in production. Zijin Mining's strategic acquisitions and investments have solidified its market position, making it one of the largest mining companies in the world, with a strong emphasis on responsible resource management and environmental stewardship.
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Industry Benchmark
Zijin Mining's score of 28 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Zijin Mining's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Zijin Mining reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8.41 million tonnes CO2e. This figure includes 8.41 million tonnes from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 267,000 tonnes from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Notably, the company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to 8.41 million tonnes CO2e, which encompass emissions from the entire value chain, including investments and the use of sold products. Over the years, Zijin Mining's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions reaching about 12.99 million tonnes CO2e in 2020 and approximately 7.78 million tonnes CO2e in 2022. The company has made strides in reducing its emissions intensity, achieving a reduction in emissions per unit of revenue. Zijin Mining has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets under frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, their CDP scores have varied, with a score of "B" in 2023, indicating a moderate level of transparency and action on climate-related issues. Overall, Zijin Mining is actively working towards improving its climate performance, although specific reduction targets and detailed initiatives have not been disclosed.
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Add to project2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,020,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,330,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Zijin 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.
