Hochschild Mining
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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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 represents a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 113,490,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 45,374,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 68,116,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 29,734,000 kg CO2e. Hochschild Mining has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, and there are no SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets reported. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking their carbon footprint. The emissions intensity for the production of silver equivalent has been reported at approximately 0.00355 kg CO2e per thousand ounces in 2023, reflecting the company's ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its environmental impact. However, no significant reduction initiatives or climate pledges have been documented, suggesting a need for further commitment to climate action within the mining sector.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 73,244,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 69,933,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.
