Fresnillo PLC

Common Name
Fresnillo
Country
Mexico
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Other Precious Metals & Mining
Employees
7,179
Ticker
FRES
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Fresnillo Plc is a leading precious metals mining company focusing primarily on the extraction and processing of silver and gold. As one of the largest primary silver producers in the world, Fresnillo...

Fresnillo Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Fresnillo conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.

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Total Waste Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Fresnillo’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Fresnillo generated a total of 123,488,685 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 0% of Fresnillo's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 0.01% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 99.99% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.

Fresnillo’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Fresnillo reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2019, Fresnillo's total waste generation decreased by 35.57%, with an additional 24.21% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.

Overall, Fresnillo's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.

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