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Zijin Mining Group Company Limited

Zijin Mining Group Company Limited, commonly referred to as Zijin Mining, is a prominent player in the global mining industry, headquartered in China (CN). Founded in 1993, the company has established itself as a leader in the exploration and production of gold, copper, and other precious metals, with significant operations across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Zijin Mining is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation, offering a diverse range of core products and services that include mineral exploration, mining, and smelting. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant expansions and strategic acquisitions, which have bolstered its market position. With a focus on quality and efficiency, Zijin Mining continues to enhance its reputation as a key contributor to the global mining sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Zijin Mining Group Company Limited'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.

14

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Production 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Zijin Mining Group Company Limited's score of 14 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Zijin Mining Group Company Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Zijin Mining Group Company Limited reported greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,000 kg CO2e per unit of revenue, reflecting their operational impact. The company has not disclosed specific emissions data for 2025, but it continues to focus on upstream emissions, with a reported figure of about 2,114,502,090 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services in 2017. Zijin Mining has not set formal reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The absence of specific Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions data suggests that the company may need to enhance its transparency and reporting practices regarding its overall carbon footprint. Overall, while Zijin Mining is actively monitoring its emissions, the lack of defined reduction initiatives or targets may limit its effectiveness in addressing climate change within the mining industry.

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2017
Scope 1
449,766,180
Scope 2
1,674,687,510
Scope 3
2,114,502,090

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Zijin Mining Group Company Limited's primary industry is Precious metals, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. This request for Zijin Mining Group Company Limited is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Zijin Mining Group Company Limited is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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