Fresnillo plc, a leading precious metals mining company, is headquartered in Mexico (MX) and primarily operates in the rich mineral regions of Mexico and Peru. Founded in 2007, Fresnillo has quickly established itself as a key player in the mining industry, focusing on the extraction of silver and gold.
The company is renowned for its high-quality silver production, leveraging advanced mining techniques and sustainable practices. Fresnillo's flagship operations include the Fresnillo and Saucito mines, which are notable for their significant contributions to the global silver market.
With a strong market position, Fresnillo has achieved numerous milestones, including being the largest silver producer in Mexico. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart in the competitive mining landscape, ensuring a robust future in the precious metals sector.
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Industry Intensity
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 66% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Fresnillo's reported carbon emissions
Fresnillo, a mining company headquartered in Mexico, has disclosed its carbon emissions for various scopes across several years. For the reporting year 2025, Fresnillo reported total emissions of approximately 201,460,300 kg CO2e. This comprised approximately 37,634,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (direct emissions), and approximately 112,843,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased electricity). Scope 3 emissions, covering purchased goods and services, and downstream transportation and distribution, amounted to approximately 149,650,000 kg CO2e for the same year. In 2024, Fresnillo's total emissions were approximately 222,919,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions accounted for approximately 43,728,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 129,459,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for this year were approximately 167,681,000 kg CO2e. Reviewing earlier years, in 2023, Fresnillo reported total emissions of approximately 1,523,974,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 469,146,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 356,179,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were approximately 728,734,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 1,774,249,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 545,970,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 422,279,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2022 were approximately 700,479,000 kg CO2e. For 2021, total emissions were approximately 1,601,249,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 544,107,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 350,042,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2021 were approximately 713,042,000 kg CO2e. Fresnillo has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or climate initiatives in the provided information. The company is identified as having cascaded data, with its emissions and performance data sourced from "Fresnillo plc" at cascade level 0.
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