The carbon footprint shows the total green house gas emissions generated by mining activities, including carbon dioxide, methane and fluorinated nitrous oxide(Carbon Footprint, n.d.).
A mining operation’s carbon footprint is the total greenhouse gas emissions it produces, including those from equipment, energy use, transportation, and waste. As sustainability becomes a global priority, mining companies are under increasing pressure to reduce these emissions by addressing both direct impacts and their overall environmental footprint(Understanding Scope 1, 2, 3, and 4 Emissions in the Mining Supply Chain, n.d.).
Calculating carbon footprint provides many strategic benefits to mining companies. It provides a bases for strategic decision making by enabling data driven planning, helping mining organisations classify high emission activities and make smarter sustainable decisions aligned with long term goals. Moreso, signifying environmental responsibility develops public perception and brand loyalty, especially when verified by carbon neutral certification.
Beyond the physical hole in the ground, what is a mine’s biggest and most significant environmental impact?
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Carbon Footprint: Definition, Calculation, Effects, Measurement & Reduction – Corpseed. (n.d.). CORPSEED ITES PRIVATE LIMITED. Retrieved September 12, 2025, from https://www.corpseed.com/
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Understanding Scope 1, 2, 3, and 4 Emissions in the Mining Supply Chain. (n.d.). Retrieved September 12, 2025, from https://sustainableminingsystems.com/understanding-scope-1-2-3-and-4-emissions-in-the-mining-supply-chain/
