Petra Diamonds
Petra Diamonds Limited, a prominent player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as a leader in the mining and quarrying of diamonds, with significant operations in Africa, particularly in Botswana, South Africa, and Tanzania.
Specialising in the extraction and sale of high-quality diamonds, Petra Diamonds is renowned for its commitment to ethical mining practices and sustainability. The company’s unique approach to diamond production, combined with its focus on innovation, has positioned it as a key competitor in the global market.
With notable achievements including the discovery of some of the world's largest diamonds, Petra Diamonds continues to enhance its reputation as a trusted source of premium gemstones, contributing significantly to the mining industry while prioritising environmental stewardship.
+12 vs industry average
Petra Diamonds’s score of 30 is higher than 60% 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 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Petra Diamonds's reported carbon emissions
Petra Diamonds, a UK-based company operating in the chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products sector, reported a total of approximately 423 million kg CO2e emissions for the year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 438.2 million kg CO2e. Of this, Scope 1 emissions accounted for around 29.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions for about 405.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions for approximately 2.9 million kg CO2e.
For the year 2022, Petra Diamonds reported total emissions of approximately 475.2 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 26.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 437.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 10.9 million kg CO2e.
Petra Diamonds has made significant climate commitments. The company is committed to achieving net zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with an aspiration to reach this goal by 2040. While specific targets for Scope 3 emissions or interim reduction goals are not detailed here, the company's reporting includes Scope 3 data, indicating an awareness of its broader value chain impact. The company's emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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Petra Diamonds’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2050
We have committed to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emis…
We have committed to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050, though we aspire to reach this goal by 2040.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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