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Capstone Copper Corp.

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Capstone Copper Corp., a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in Canada and operates primarily in the Americas, focusing on copper production. Founded in 2004, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of key mining projects that enhance its market position. Capstone Copper is dedicated to sustainable mining practices, offering high-quality copper concentrates that are essential for various industries, including renewable energy and electric vehicles. Its commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship sets it apart in a competitive landscape. With a strong portfolio of operational assets, Capstone Copper Corp. continues to solidify its reputation as a leader in the copper sector, contributing to the global transition towards a greener economy.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Capstone Copper Corp.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Lead, Zinc, and Tin Processing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Capstone Copper Corp.'s score of 24 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Capstone Copper Corp.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Capstone Copper Corp. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,940,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 14,538,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,785,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a notable shift from previous years, particularly from 2022, where total emissions were about 18,447,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,051,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 18,447,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 16,300,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company reported total emissions of approximately 118,603,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 117,925,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 188,956,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 678,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a significant reduction in emissions over the years, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2 categories. Capstone Copper Corp. has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the company is actively monitoring and reporting its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. The absence of formal reduction targets suggests a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy.

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Scope 1
99,033,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 2
185,738,000
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000,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Capstone Copper Corp.'s primary industry is Lead, zinc and tin and products thereof, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Capstone Copper Corp. is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Capstone Copper Corp. is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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