Ero Copper
Ero Copper Corp, commonly referred to as Ero Copper, is a prominent player in the mining industry, headquartered in Canada. The company primarily operates in Brazil, focusing on the exploration and production of copper, gold, and silver. Founded in 2017, Ero Copper has quickly established itself as a significant entity in the sector, marked by its acquisition of the MCSA Mining Complex, which includes the highly productive Caraíba Mine. Ero Copper is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative extraction techniques, setting it apart from competitors. The company’s core products include high-grade copper concentrates, which are essential for various industrial applications. With a strong market position, Ero Copper has achieved notable milestones, including substantial increases in production capacity and resource expansion, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the copper mining landscape.
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Ero Copper's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Ero Copper reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 123,727,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 33,338,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 13,399,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions contributing approximately 76,990,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 46,738,000 kg CO2e. Ero Copper has not disclosed specific emissions data for the years 2022 and 2023, nor have they set any reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Ero Copper Corp. The company has reported emissions intensity metrics, such as 880 kg CO2e per CuEq production and 18 kg CO2e per tonne of ore milled in 2021, which provide insight into their operational efficiency in relation to carbon emissions. However, without specific reduction targets or commitments, Ero Copper's climate strategy remains unclear.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 28,386,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,633,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 58,084,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Ero Copper 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.
