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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Industry Average
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Ero Copper's score of 25 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ero Copper's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ero Copper reported total carbon emissions of approximately 79,077,000 kg CO2e, comprising 55,037,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 71,670,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions of about 79,077,000 kg CO2e, which includes various categories such as capital goods and employee commute. Over the years, Ero Copper's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions reaching about 132,430,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 126,688,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. Ero Copper's carbon intensity metrics show that their Scope 1 and 2 emissions per tonne of copper equivalent production were approximately 1,010 kg CO2e in 2023, reflecting their ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions. However, without defined reduction targets, the company may face challenges in aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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Get Started| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 28,386,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,633,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 57,850,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Ero Copper 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.
