Fresnillo Sustainability Profile
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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Fresnillo's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Fresnillo's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 1,524,607,000 kg CO2e, comprising 469,146,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 355,241,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 700,480,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 1 emissions primarily stemmed from mobile combustion, contributing about 5,995,000 kg CO2e. The company reported a total of 824,387,000 kg CO2e for combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Comparatively, in 2022, Fresnillo's emissions were approximately 1,276,292,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 545,970,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 422,279,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 713,043,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 2022 to 2023. Fresnillo has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, and there are no SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets reported. The company is a current subsidiary of Fresnillo plc, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. Overall, while Fresnillo has made strides in emissions reporting, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
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| 2012 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 375,121,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 329,245,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Fresnillo's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Fresnillo's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 4% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 46% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Processing of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 65% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Fresnillo's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Fresnillo has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
