Petra Diamonds Sustainability Profile
Petra Diamonds Limited, a prominent player in the diamond mining industry, is headquartered in Great Britain (GB) and operates primarily in South Africa and Tanzania. Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as a leader in the exploration, mining, and sale of high-quality diamonds, with a focus on sustainable practices and community engagement. Petra Diamonds is renowned for its exceptional product offerings, including some of the world's most exquisite gem-quality diamonds. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as the acquisition of several key mines, which has bolstered its market position. With a commitment to ethical sourcing and innovative mining techniques, Petra Diamonds continues to set itself apart in a competitive landscape, making it a notable name in the global diamond market.
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Petra Diamonds's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Petra Diamonds reported total carbon emissions of approximately 423,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 36,586,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 384,283,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,098,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 438,243,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 29,846,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 405,532,000 kg CO2e. Petra Diamonds has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with an aspiration to achieve this by 2040. These targets reflect a long-term strategy to mitigate their carbon footprint and align with global climate goals. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact. As part of its sustainability initiatives, Petra Diamonds is actively working to reduce its carbon emissions intensity, with a reported carbon emissions intensity of 160 kg CO2e per tonne of ROM (run-of-mine) in 2025. Overall, Petra Diamonds is committed to enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon emissions in line with industry standards and climate commitments.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 55,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 531,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Petra Diamonds'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.
Petra Diamonds 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.
