Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd
Zijin Mining Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Zijin Mining Group 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).
Zijin Mining Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Zijin Mining Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Zijin Mining Group amounted to 8,410,000 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Zijin Mining Group increased by 8.1%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Zijin Mining Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Zijin Mining Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Zijin Mining Group were 3,600,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Zijin Mining Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Zijin Mining Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 78.22%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Zijin Mining Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 15.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Zijin Mining Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Zijin Mining Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,810,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Zijin Mining Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Zijin Mining Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 44.44%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Zijin Mining Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Zijin Mining Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Zijin Mining Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Zijin Mining Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
Zijin Mining Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Zijin Mining Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Zijin Mining Group reported 3,429 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Zijin Mining Group includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Zijin Mining Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Zijin Mining Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Zijin Mining Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,429 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Zijin Mining Group disclose?
In 2023, Zijin Mining Group reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Zijin Mining Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Zijin Mining Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 3,429 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
Zijin Mining Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Zijin Mining Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Zijin Mining Group reported a total carbon footprint of 8,413,429 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.14% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Zijin Mining Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 57.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 42.79%.