Boliden
Boliden AB, a leading mining and smelting company headquartered in Sweden (SE), has established itself as a key player in the metals industry since its founding in 1924. With major operations across Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Ireland, Boliden focuses on the extraction and processing of base metals, including copper, zinc, lead, and gold. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies, which enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Boliden's core products, such as high-quality metal concentrates and refined metals, are distinguished by their reliability and adherence to stringent quality standards. With a strong market position, Boliden has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in modernising its facilities and expanding its resource base, solidifying its reputation as a responsible and forward-thinking leader in the mining sector.
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Boliden's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Boliden AB reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,881,652,000 kg CO2e, comprising 627,845,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 915,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,413,744,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Boliden's emissions have varied over the years, with significant reductions noted in recent years. For instance, in 2021, the total emissions were approximately 4,342,703,000 kg CO2e, indicating a proactive approach towards sustainability. The company has also disclosed its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact. Boliden's initiatives include a focus on biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstock, which are included in their reduction targets. The company is committed to enhancing its sustainability practices within the mining sector, particularly in iron, aluminium, and other metals, as it strives to meet its ambitious climate goals.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 486,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 356,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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