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
Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.
Industry Benchmark
Codel's score of 13 is lower than 51% 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 recent years, with a total of approximately 5,634,700,000 kg CO2e in 2014. This figure comprised about 1,604,819,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 2,712,672,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In 2015, total emissions slightly decreased to around 5,474,069,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,586,922,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,638,869,000 kg CO2e. The trend continued in 2016, where total emissions rose to about 5,861,485,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,720,614,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 2,649,321,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Codelco has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies or climate pledges indicates a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. As a major player in the mining sector, Codelco's emissions and climate commitments are critical for aligning with global sustainability goals.
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| 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.
