Hecla Mining
Hecla Mining Company, a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations in North America, particularly in Alaska and Idaho. Founded in 1891, Hecla has established itself as a leader in silver and gold production, boasting a rich history marked by key milestones in resource extraction and sustainability. The company primarily focuses on the exploration, development, and production of precious metals, with a unique emphasis on environmentally responsible mining practices. Hecla's core products include high-grade silver and gold, which are essential for various industrial applications and investment purposes. With a strong market position, Hecla Mining is recognised for its commitment to innovation and operational excellence, making it a notable entity in the global mining sector.
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Hecla Mining's score of 18 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hecla Mining's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hecla Mining, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 86,201,000 kg CO2e, comprising 65,345,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 19,504,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 91,049,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Hecla has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with 2021 recording approximately 76,550,000 kg CO2e and 2020 at about 85,970,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Hecla Mining's emissions intensity has been reported at 6.0 metric tonnes CO2e per silver ounce and 196.0 metric tonnes CO2e per gold-equivalent ounce in 2023, reflecting their operational efficiency in relation to production. As the mining industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, Hecla's ongoing emissions management will be crucial in aligning with global climate goals.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 102,675,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 32,626,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Hecla Mining 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.
