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 an emissions intensity of approximately 1240 kg CO2e per tonne of copper concentrate. This represents a decrease from 1320 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022 and 1050 kg CO2e per tonne in 2021, indicating a trend towards reduced emissions intensity over the past few years. Collahuasi's total carbon emissions data for 2018 shows a significant total of 1,793,313,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across Scope 1 (638,993,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (532,854,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 (620,466,000 kg CO2e). In comparison, the total emissions for 2017 were 2,110,587,000 kg CO2e, highlighting a reduction in overall emissions. Despite these reductions, Collahuasi has not disclosed specific reduction targets or commitments under initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, which is a critical aspect of its sustainability strategy. Overall, while Collahuasi has made progress in reducing emissions intensity, further transparency regarding specific climate commitments and reduction targets would enhance its sustainability profile.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 489,227,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | 855,950,000 | 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.
