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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In 2023, Collahuasi reported an emissions intensity of approximately 1240 kg CO2e per tonne of copper concentrate produced. This figure reflects the company's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the emissions intensity was slightly higher at about 1320 kg CO2e per tonne. Collahuasi has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2040. These targets demonstrate Collahuasi's proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligning with industry standards for sustainability. Historically, the company has disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2, with total emissions in 2021 amounting to approximately 587,663 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 956,720 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The data indicates a consistent effort to monitor and manage emissions over the years, with a notable decrease in emissions intensity from 2019 to 2021. Collahuasi's climate initiatives are not cascaded from a parent organization, indicating an independent approach to its sustainability goals. The company continues to focus on enhancing its environmental performance while contributing to the global effort against climate change.
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
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Scope 1 | 489,227,000 | 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 |
Scope 3 | 855,950,000 | 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.