Atalaya Mining
Atalaya Mining Plc, commonly referred to as Atalaya, is a prominent mining company headquartered in Cyprus (CY). Established in 2006, Atalaya has made significant strides in the mining industry, particularly in the exploration and production of copper and other base metals. The company primarily operates in Spain, where it manages the Riotinto project, a key asset known for its rich copper deposits. Atalaya Mining is recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovative mining techniques, which enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, including the successful ramp-up of production at its flagship site. As a leader in the base metals sector, Atalaya continues to focus on delivering high-quality products while contributing to the local economy and community development.
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Atalaya Mining's score of 23 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Atalaya Mining's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Atalaya Mining reported total carbon emissions of approximately 367,658,430 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,449,310 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 100,049,280 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 262,159,840 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a slight increase in total emissions compared to 2022, where emissions were about 359,170,050 kg CO2e. In 2022, Atalaya's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2,359,590 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions reached about 100,559,680 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled around 256,214,770 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a need for enhanced climate strategies, as emissions have fluctuated over the years, with 2021 seeing total emissions of about 325,511,240 kg CO2e. Atalaya Mining has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction goals suggests a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company operates within the copper mining sector, which is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of robust climate action plans.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,150,290 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 68,891,010 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 283,242,790 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Atalaya Mining is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
