Hudbay
Hudbay Minerals Inc., commonly referred to as Hudbay, is a prominent mining company headquartered in Canada. Established in 1994, Hudbay has developed a strong presence in key operational regions, including North and South America, focusing on the extraction and production of copper, zinc, and precious metals. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies, which enhance the efficiency of its operations. Hudbay's core products, including copper concentrates and zinc metal, are distinguished by their high quality and responsible sourcing. With a solid market position, Hudbay has achieved significant milestones, including the successful development of major mining projects and a robust portfolio of mineral resources. The company continues to be a leader in the mining industry, dedicated to delivering value while prioritising environmental stewardship and community engagement.
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Hudbay's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hudbay Minerals Inc. reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, with a GHG intensity of approximately 9,900 kg CO2e per kilotonne of ore processed and 1,700 kg CO2e per tonne of copper-equivalent production. The company has not disclosed specific Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions data for this year. For the previous year, 2022, Hudbay's emissions included 149,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 123,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in Peru, while globally, the figures were 210,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 124,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling 333,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. This indicates a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, although no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been outlined. Hudbay has not established any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or other formal climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests that while the company is actively reporting its emissions, it may need to enhance its climate commitments to align with industry standards. Overall, Hudbay's emissions data reflects its operational impact, and the company is encouraged to set ambitious reduction targets to contribute to global climate goals.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 177,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 363,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Hudbay is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
