- Water scarcity in Sonora, Mexico
- GHG emissions from operations
- Potential for acid rock drainage from waste rock
SilverCrest Metals Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, SilverCrest Metals Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 28.7K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 8.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 20.4K 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
28.7K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
370.8K m3/year
2023
Waste
782.3K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
149.3K GJ/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). | 8.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 20.4K 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 | 28.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31 | 19.2K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 55% Reduction of the scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions intensity ratio relative to 2022
- 81% Percentage of water recycled
- Zero notifications of non-compliance
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Continue investing in water resilience projects in local communities
- Further advance efforts to integrate the use of renewable solar power at Las Chispas
- Obtain Clean Industry Certification from PROFEPA
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change and GHG EmissionsWater StewardshipTailings and Waste ManagementBiodiversityHealth and SafetyCommunity & StakeholdersHuman Capital DevelopmentDiversity and InclusionBusiness EthicsSupply Chain ManagementHuman Rights