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Western Mining Co Ltd

Common Name
Western Mining
Country
China (Mainland)
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Other Industrial Metals & Mining
Employees
6,603
Ticker
601168
Exchange
Shanghai Stock Exchange
Description
Western Mining Co. Ltd. is a significant player in the global mining industry, focusing on the extraction and processing of various natural resources. With a diversified portfolio, this company is inv...

Western Mining's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Western Mining 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Western Mining has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
563,111a
626,016a
575,044a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
1,294,198a
1,312,899a
1,194,947a
Total Scope 3
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
82.1508a
104.077a
99.5091a
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a. Western Mining's ESG Report 2024
b. Western Mining's ESG Report 2023

Insights into Western Mining's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Western Mining amounted to 1,857,309 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 Western Mining decreased by 4.21%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Western Mining's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e-2%+9%-10%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Western Mining's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Western Mining were 563,111 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Western Mining reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Western Mining's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 3.95%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Western Mining's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.05%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Western Mining's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Western Mining reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,294,198 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Western Mining reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Western Mining's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Western Mining's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Western Mining's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Western Mining's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Western Mining use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Western Mining reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Western Mining's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320240350 k700 k1.05 M1.4 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Western Mining’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Western Mining reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 563,111 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,855 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 82.15 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Western Mining's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1050050,0005,000,000500,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)BolidenYear: 2025Scope 1: 685,577 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,166Scope 1 Intensity: 67.44 tCO2e/$MGMK Noril'skiy NikelYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,535Scope 1 Intensity: 654.17 tCO2e/$MTeck ResourcesYear: 2023Scope 1: 863,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,339Scope 1 Intensity: 76.11 tCO2e/$MSaudi Arabian MiningYear: 2025Scope 1: 10,497,816 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,287Scope 1 Intensity: 1,020.48 tCO2e/$MIndustrias PenolesYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,196,135 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,650Scope 1 Intensity: 179.87 tCO2e/$MSumitomo Metal MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,724,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,544Scope 1 Intensity: 180.63 tCO2e/$MVedantaYear: 2025Scope 1: 63,324,730 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,641Scope 1 Intensity: 3,589.66 tCO2e/$MSouth32Year: 2025Scope 1: 7,400,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,770Scope 1 Intensity: 1,282.50 tCO2e/$MKorea ZincYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,572,667 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,214Scope 1 Intensity: 313.21 tCO2e/$MTibet Summit ResourcesYear: 2022Scope 1: 22,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 283Scope 1 Intensity: 77.66 tCO2e/$MPangang Vanadium & TitaniumYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,380,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,023Scope 1 Intensity: 682.13 tCO2e/$MChina Tungsten High-techYear: 2024Scope 1: 46,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,020Scope 1 Intensity: 22.97 tCO2e/$MCMOC GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,340,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,165Scope 1 Intensity: 45.95 tCO2e/$MJCHX Mining ManagementYear: 2024Scope 1: 16 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,363Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MShenghe Resources HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 54,860 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,558Scope 1 Intensity: 35.21 tCO2e/$MSinomine Resource GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 194,455 tCO2eRevenue: $M 735Scope 1 Intensity: 264.58 tCO2e/$MCITIC MetalYear: 2024Scope 1: 31 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,224Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MJinduicheng MolybdenumYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,217 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,859Scope 1 Intensity: 15.17 tCO2e/$MXingye Silver&TinYear: 2023Scope 1: 46,543 tCO2eRevenue: $M 521Scope 1 Intensity: 89.25 tCO2e/$MAnhui Truchum Advanced Materials and TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 53,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,365Scope 1 Intensity: 7.24 tCO2e/$MChengtun Mining GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,022,919 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,526Scope 1 Intensity: 1,141.05 tCO2e/$MChina Northern Rare EarthYear: 2024Scope 1: 343,968 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,517Scope 1 Intensity: 76.15 tCO2e/$MYunnan TinYear: 2024Scope 1: 293,910 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,751Scope 1 Intensity: 51.10 tCO2e/$MZhejiang Huayou CobaltYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,992,418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,351Scope 1 Intensity: 358.34 tCO2e/$MXiamen TungstenYear: 2024Scope 1: 127,813 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,823Scope 1 Intensity: 26.50 tCO2e/$MWestern MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 563,111 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,855Scope 1 Intensity: 82.15 tCO2e/$M

How does Western Mining's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Western Mining reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 82.15 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 77.66, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Western Mining rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Western Mining ranked 14 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Western Mining is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

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