- Four fatalities at the Fresnillo plc subsidiary.
- Supply chain disruptions due to stricter regulations and permits.
- Climate change impacts on water availability and extreme weather events.
- Increased community expectations.
- Transition risks associated with a low-carbon economy.
- Decarbonizing key processes.
Industrias Peñoles, S.A.B. de C.V.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Industrias Peñoles, S.A.B. de C.V. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.6M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.2M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.4M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.6M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
35%
of total energy
Water Usage
24.2K ML/year
2023
Waste
327.2K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
7.5M MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.2M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.4M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by 14.17% through decarbonization initiatives.
- Reduced energy consumption by 7.77% compared to 2022.
- 35% of energy consumed is clean energy.
- 78% of water from operations reused.
- 41% of water consumed in water-stressed regions is municipal wastewater.
- 53% progress in the internal tailings management system.
- 2.33 Mt of tailings were used as backfill.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% renewable energy by 2028 (regulatory framework permitting).
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater StewardshipBiodiversity ConservationMining-Metallurgical Waste ManagementHuman RightsCommunity EngagementSafety and HealthDiversity, Equity, and InclusionResponsible Supply Chain