Collahuasi
Collahuasi, officially known as Compañía Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi, is a prominent mining company headquartered in Chile (CL). Established in 1996, it operates primarily in the northern regions of the country, focusing on the extraction of copper and molybdenum. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of one of the largest copper mines in the world, the Collahuasi mine, which is renowned for its high-quality ore and advanced mining techniques. Collahuasi's core offerings include copper concentrate and molybdenum, distinguished by their purity and sustainable extraction methods. As a key player in the mining industry, Collahuasi has garnered recognition for its commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement, solidifying its position as a leader in the Chilean mining sector.
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Collahuasi's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Collahuasi reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,924,755,000 kg CO2e, comprising 714,269,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 605,243,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 605,243,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting. Over the years, Collahuasi's emissions have shown fluctuations. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 2,884,874,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 710,030,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 587,422,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 also at 587,422,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Collahuasi's emissions intensity, measured in tCO2e per tonne of copper concentrate, has varied, with a reported intensity of 1,240.0 tCO2e/t in 2023. The company continues to operate within the global mining sector, which faces increasing scrutiny regarding carbon emissions and sustainability practices. Overall, while Collahuasi has made strides in emissions reporting, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for enhanced climate action and commitment to sustainability in the future.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 489,227,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,107,488,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 472,276,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Collahuasi 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.
