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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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

Collahuasi's score of 9 is higher than 50% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Collahuasi's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Collahuasi reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,924,755,000 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 slight increase in emissions compared to previous years, with total emissions peaking at about 2,110,587,000 kg CO2e in 2017. Collahuasi has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with a focus on reducing its carbon footprint. However, there are currently no specified reduction targets or climate pledges documented. The company has reported emissions intensity figures, such as 1,240 kg CO2e per tonne of copper concentrate in 2023, indicating ongoing efforts to monitor and manage emissions. Overall, while Collahuasi's emissions have fluctuated over the years, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments to align with industry standards and global climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Collahuasi's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Collahuasi is headquartered in CL, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Collahuasi 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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