- Potential physical and transition risks from climate change
- Scope 3 emissions
- Managing forced labor and child labor risks in the supply chain
5N Plus Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, 5N Plus Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 16.5K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 2.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 14.0K 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
16.5K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
189.0K m3/year
2023
Waste
463 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
32.2K 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). | 2.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 14.0K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 16.5K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 62% reduction in work-related incidents since 2019
- 44% reduction in process water consumption since 2019
- 33% decrease in wastewater discharged compared to 2022
- 24% decrease in hazardous waste compared to 2022
- 90% decrease in diesel consumption compared to 2022
- 7% decrease in electricity consumption compared to 2022
- First disclosure of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions
- 303 kg of germanium reused in 2023 from wastewater recycling
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop action plans based on climate risk assessments
- Develop a GHG inventory management plan for Scope 3 emissions
📅 Medium-term
- Develop data-driven reduction strategies for Scope 3 emissions
- Implement wastewater treatment plants at additional sites
🔭 Long-term
- Align with emerging regulations, including the European Green Deal and CSRD
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeGHG EmissionsEnergy ManagementWater ManagementWaste ManagementChemical SafetyAir QualityCircular EconomyHealth and SafetyTalent DevelopmentInclusion and DiversityHuman RightsSupplier EngagementCommunity EngagementCorporate GovernanceBusiness EthicsESG Governance