Codel
Codel, officially known as Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile, is a leading player in the global mining industry, headquartered in Chile (CL). Founded in 1976, Codel has established itself as a major copper producer, with significant operations across various regions in Chile, including the Atacama Desert and the Andes Mountains. The company is renowned for its high-quality copper production and innovative mining techniques, which set it apart in a competitive market. Codel's commitment to sustainability and technological advancement has led to notable achievements, including being one of the largest copper producers worldwide. With a focus on efficiency and environmental responsibility, Codel continues to shape the future of the mining sector while maintaining its position as a key contributor to the Chilean economy.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Codel's score of 3 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Codel's reported carbon emissions
Codelco, headquartered in Chile (CL), reported significant carbon emissions in 2014, totalling approximately 5,638,697,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 1,604,819,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and around 2,712,672,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In 2015, emissions slightly decreased to about 5,474,069,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,586,922,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 2,638,869,000 kg CO2e. The trend continued in 2016, with total emissions rising to about 5,861,485,000 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 1,720,614,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and around 2,649,321,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite these figures, Codelco has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the industry context. As a major player in the mining sector, Codelco's emissions profile highlights the importance of implementing robust sustainability practices to mitigate climate impact.
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Add to project| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,604,819,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,712,672,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Codel 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.
