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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.

5

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Zijin Mining Group Company Limited's score of 5 is lower than 53% 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 (CN), reported significant carbon emissions in 2017, totalling approximately 2,600,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 449,766,180 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 1,674,687,510 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services, amounting to approximately 2,114,502,090 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions, Zijin Mining has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced transparency and action in addressing their carbon footprint. As the mining industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding environmental impacts, Zijin Mining's future commitments to climate action will be crucial in aligning with global sustainability goals.

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

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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 high 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. Zijin Mining Group Company Limited is headquartered 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 committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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