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.
+35 vs industry average
Fresnillo’s score of 53 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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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 Plc, headquartered in MX and operating in the chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products sector, reported its latest emissions data for 2025. In 2025, Fresnillo's total reported emissions were approximately 149.9 billion kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of about 37.6 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 112.8 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 132.6 billion kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, and 17.1 billion kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution.
In 2024, Fresnillo reported total emissions of approximately 598.6 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 43.7 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 129.5 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services at approximately 147.7 billion kg CO2e and downstream transportation and distribution at about 20.0 billion kg CO2e.
For 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 825.3 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 469.1 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 356.2 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2023 included approximately 70.2 billion kg CO2e from investments, 490.9 billion kg CO2e from processing of sold products, 157.1 billion kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, and 16.4 billion kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution.
Fresnillo's emissions data is self-reported and derived from its own operations. The company has not provided specific reduction targets or initiatives in the provided information.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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