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.
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Zijin Mining Group Company Limited's score of 14 is higher than 68% 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
Zijin Mining Group Company Limited, headquartered in China, reported significant carbon emissions in recent years. In 2021, the company emitted approximately 7,261,687,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for the entirety of this total at 7,261,687,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were about 4,473,949,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, their total emissions were around 6,109,104,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 5,351,438,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 3,336,417,000 kg CO2e. Zijin Mining has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions, it may not have formalised strategies for significant reductions at this time. The company’s emissions data indicates a growing trend, which may necessitate future commitments to align with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 449,766,180 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,674,687,510 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,114,502,090 | - | - |
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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.
