In 2024, 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 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 2,890,000a | 3,650,000a | 3,140,000a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Location-Based | 4,110,000a | 4,870,000a | 4,730,000a | |
Total Scope 3 | 4,418,400a | 3,429b | N/A | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 69.4622a | 88.4126a | 80.8797a |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Zijin Mining Group amounted to 7,000,000 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).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Zijin Mining Group decreased by 17.84%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Zijin Mining Group were 2,890,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, Zijin Mining Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 43.07%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Zijin Mining Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 20.82%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2024, Zijin Mining Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,110,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Since 2019, Zijin Mining Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 23.42%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Zijin Mining Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 15.61% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
In 2024, Zijin Mining Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
In 2024, Zijin Mining Group reported 4,418,400 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 Zijin Mining Group includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
In 2024, Zijin Mining Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,418,400 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Zijin Mining Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 128,753.89%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
In 2024, Zijin Mining Group reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
In 2024, the largest contributors to Zijin Mining Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, Zijin Mining Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,890,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 41,605 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 69.46 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, Zijin Mining Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 69.46 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 94.27, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, Zijin Mining Group ranked 8 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Zijin Mining Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
In 2024, Zijin Mining Group reported a total carbon footprint of 11,418,400 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 33.96% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Zijin Mining Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 38.7% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 35.99%.a