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Salt and Mineral Mining
GB
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Hochschild Mining

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Hochschild Mining plc, a prominent player in the precious metals sector, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1911, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Peru and Mexico, where it focuses on silver and gold mining. Hochschild Mining is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovative extraction techniques, setting it apart in the competitive mining industry. With a diverse portfolio of high-quality assets, Hochschild Mining has achieved significant milestones, including the development of several world-class mines. The company is recognised for its operational excellence and has garnered a reputation for delivering consistent production and strong financial performance. As a leader in the mining sector, Hochschild Mining continues to drive growth while prioritising environmental stewardship and community engagement.

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23

Industry Benchmark

Hochschild Mining's score of 41 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hochschild Mining's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hochschild Mining, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 108,017,000 kg CO2e, comprising 42,475,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 65,542,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 25,872,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 45,374,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and a reduction in Scope 3 emissions from 29,734,000 kg CO2e in the same year. The company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) nor has it made any formal climate pledges. However, it continues to disclose its emissions data transparently, which is crucial for tracking progress in carbon management. Hochschild Mining's emissions intensity, measured per thousand ounces of total silver equivalent produced, was reported at 0.00355 in 2023, indicating ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency and reduce carbon output relative to production levels. The company’s commitment to sustainability is evident through its comprehensive emissions reporting, although further initiatives and targets would enhance its climate strategy.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hochschild Mining's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Hochschild Mining is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hochschild Mining 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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