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Fresnillo plc, a prominent player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, is headquartered in Mexico (MX) and operates primarily in the mining and quarrying industry. Founded in 2007, the company has established itself as a leader in the extraction of silver and gold, alongside a diverse portfolio of other mineral products.
Fresnillo's unique approach to sustainable mining practices sets it apart, ensuring minimal environmental impact while maximising resource efficiency. With significant operations in Mexico, the company has achieved notable milestones, including becoming the world's largest producer of silver from ore. Its commitment to innovation and quality has solidified its market position, making Fresnillo a key contributor to the global mining landscape.
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Fresnilloās score of 53 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
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Fresnillo, a mining company headquartered in Mexico, reported its 2025 Scope 1 emissions at about 37,634,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions at approximately 112,843,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions for purchased goods and services at around 132,583,000 kg CO2e, alongside downstream transportation and distribution emissions of approximately 17,067,000 kg CO2e.
In 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 43,728,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were about 129,459,000 kg CO2e. Their 2024 Scope 3 emissions included approximately 147,672,000 kg CO2e for purchased goods and services and about 20,009,000 kg CO2e for downstream transportation and distribution.
For 2023, Fresnillo's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 469,146,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions stood at about 356,179,000 kg CO2e. Their total Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were about 728,734,000 kg CO2e, including approximately 157,073,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 490,894,000 kg CO2e from processing of sold products, 16,371,000 kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution, and 70,159,000 kg CO2e from investments.
Looking back to 2022, Fresnillo reported Scope 1 emissions of about 545,970,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of approximately 422,279,000 kg CO2e. Total Scope 3 emissions in 2022 were around 700,479,000 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 168,947,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 456,390,000 kg CO2e from processing of sold products, 16,595,000 kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution, and 70,645,000 kg CO2e from investments.
In 2021, Fresnillo's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 544,107,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 (market-based) emissions at about 350,042,000 kg CO2e. Total Scope 3 emissions for 2021 were around 713,042,000 kg CO2e, including approximately 176,193,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 460,478,000 kg CO2e from processing of sold products, 15,178,000 kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution, and 67,022,000 kg CO2e from investments.
For 2020, the company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of approximately 474,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 370,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, Scope 1 emissions were around 531,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 331,000,000 kg CO2e. Fresnillo has not publicly disclosed any specific quantifiable reduction targets for its carbon emissions.
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