KGHM Polska Miedz SA
KGHM Polska Miedz's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, KGHM Polska Miedz completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
KGHM Polska Miedz has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into KGHM Polska Miedz's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of KGHM Polska Miedz amounted to 2,854,227 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of KGHM Polska Miedz decreased by 36.57%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
KGHM Polska Miedz's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KGHM Polska Miedz's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of KGHM Polska Miedz were 1,438,297 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has KGHM Polska Miedz reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, KGHM Polska Miedz's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 7.78%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), KGHM Polska Miedz's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 37.97%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are KGHM Polska Miedz's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, KGHM Polska Miedz reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,743,909 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,415,930 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has KGHM Polska Miedz reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, KGHM Polska Miedz's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 28.69%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), KGHM Polska Miedz's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 35.08% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b
What methodology does KGHM Polska Miedz use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, KGHM Polska Miedz reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
KGHM Polska Miedz's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into KGHM Polska Miedz's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, KGHM Polska Miedz reported 4,474,538 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of KGHM Polska Miedz includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
KGHM Polska Miedz's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KGHM Polska Miedz's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, KGHM Polska Miedz reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,474,538 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 70.18% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 29.82% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does KGHM Polska Miedz disclose?
In 2024, KGHM Polska Miedz reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of KGHM Polska Miedz's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to KGHM Polska Miedz's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,737,323 tCO₂e (38.83%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 1,331,671 tCO₂e (29.76%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 528,851 tCO₂e (11.82%)
KGHM Polska Miedz's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into KGHM Polska Miedz's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, KGHM Polska Miedz reported a total carbon footprint of 7,328,765 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 62.88% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to KGHM Polska Miedz's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 61.05% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 19.63%. a