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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Hochschild Mining's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Hochschild Mining's score of 34 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hochschild Mining's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hochschild Mining reported total carbon emissions of approximately 108,017,000 kg CO2e, comprising 42,475,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 65,542,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which total about 25,872,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Hochschild Mining has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, emissions in 2020 were significantly lower at about 81,901,000 kg CO2e, indicating a trend towards reduction. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives documented, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Hochschild Mining's emissions intensity, measured per thousand ounces of total silver equivalent produced, has shown a decrease from 0.00508 in 2014 to 0.00355 in 2023, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The company continues to focus on sustainability as part of its operational strategy, although further details on specific climate commitments or future targets are not available.
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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 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Hochschild 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.
