MMTC-PAMP, India’s only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery gold & silver refinery, reinforces its commitment to sustainability as the first precious metals company in India to have science-based carbon emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This marks a pivotal milestone for MKS PAMP GROUP as both MMTC-PAMP and MKS PAMP commit to carbon emission reduction targets.

 

MMTC-PAMP India Private Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 47 per cent by FY2029/2030 from a FY2018/2019 base year. MMTC-PAMP India Private Limited also commits to reducing absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.5 per cent within the same timeframe. Continuing its ongoing commitment to sustainability, MMTC-PAMP, among other initiatives has also recently implemented 705 kWp of solar energy panels, actively contributing to decarbonization and reducing its carbon footprint.

 

Commenting on the target approval by the SBTi, Vikas Singh, Managing Director and CEO, MMTC-PAMP India Private Limited said, “We are proud to be leading our industry in this transformation and are deeply devoted to making a substantial impact in our environmental engagement. In line with this vision, we have set forth a robust commitment to drive meaningful change in our carbon footprint.”

 

“Today, we welcome MMTC-PAMP’s science-based targets consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C,” said Luiz Amaral, Chief Executive Officer of the Science Based Targets initiative. “The ambition of MMTC-PAMP’s targets is aligned with the need for the global economy to rapidly cut emissions. This company is setting an example for the rest of its industry, and I urge others in its sector to set their targets too.”

 

The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science. It is focused on accelerating companies across the world to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050.

 

The initiative is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and one of the We Mean Business Coalition commitments. The SBTi defines and promotes best practices in science-based target setting, offers resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption, and independently assesses and approves companies’ targets.

 

MMTC-PAMP’s commitment towards sustainability and the approval from the SBTi underscores MKS PAMP GROUP’s ambition to accelerate its sustainability agenda across its companies.

 

A joint venture between Switzerland-based bullion refinery, MKS PAMP SA, and MMTC Ltd, a Miniratna and Government of India Undertaking. MMTC-PAMP is the only LBMA-accredited gold & silver good delivery refiner in India and is accepted across global commodity exchanges and central banks. The company seamlessly marries Swiss excellence with Indian insights. MMTC-PAMP India Pvt. Ltd. is internationally recognized as an industry leader in bringing global standards of excellence to the Indian precious metals industry. MMTC-PAMP has received several awards since its inception from local and global industry bodies for transparency and sustainability that it rigorously upholds in its sourcing, refining, and supply of precious metals in the Indian market.

 

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global body enabling companies and financial institutions to set ambitious emissions reduction targets in line with the latest climate science. The SBTi’s goal is to accelerate businesses across the world to support the global economy to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero before 2050. The initiative is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and one of the We Mean Business Coalition commitments. The SBTi defines and promotes best practice in science-based target setting, offers resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption, and independently assesses and approves companies’ targets.

 

Today, digital natives opt for digital rather than physical gold, leading to a sharp spike in the quantum of digital gold bought over multiple platforms over the past few years. If you’re planning to invest in digital gold but aren’t sure of the platforms, we’ve listed the top trusted marketplaces in India: When you set out to buy digital gold , the most important consideration is the source. MMTC-PAMP’s digital gold in India bears the 24K 999.9 purity mark and is backed by stringent authenticity verification and transparent pricing. Through their partners, MMTC-PAMP has made buying and reselling digital gold as easy as a few clicks. 

Paytm

As India’s leading mobile payment and e-commerce platform, Paytm has earned a reputation for itself in the market. It has now turned its focus on giving millions of Indians accessible and convenient wealth creation opportunities. Buying and selling digital gold on the platform is quick and hassle-free, just tap on ‘Paytm Gold’ under the ‘Stocks and Wealth’ icon and choose the value/quantity of gold you want to purchase.

Google Pay

Similar to Paytm, Google Pay also allows digital gold transactions. The gold bought on the platform is stored in MMTC-PAMP maintained Gold Accumulation Plan or GAP. The owner can check all digital gold-related transactions in the Gold Locker on Google Pay.

PhonePe

The new entrant, PhonePe, also offers its members the opportunity to transact in digital gold. Members have the option to invest as low as Re. 1 and accumulate gold over time.

Aditya Birla Capital

Post-registration and activation on the Wealth Platform on Aditya Birla Capital’s website, you can directly buy gold on the platform. These prices are fixed on the day’s gold price and are refreshed every five minutes. After purchase, its equivalent in physical gold is stored with MMTC-PAMP under the ownership of the buyer. The buyer can then opt to keep it stored, resell it later, or get the physical gold delivered to them.

 

If you’re looking to invest in digital gold , these seven marketplaces are the preferred means in India to invest in digital gold as they’re both backed by the seal of MMTC-PAMP and trusted as individual providers.

To know about the list of partners authorised to sell, MMTC-PAMP digital gold, check out this page .