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.
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.
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.
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.
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, while Scope 2 emissions also saw a minor reduction from 68,116,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. Hochschild Mining has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) nor disclosed any formal climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is independently reported and does not cascade from any parent organization. The mining sector is under increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and Hochschild Mining's commitment to transparency in emissions reporting aligns with industry standards. The company continues to monitor its emissions intensity, which is reported as 0.00355 kg CO2e per thousand ounces of total silver equivalent produced in 2023. Overall, while Hochschild Mining has made strides in emissions reporting, the absence of formal reduction targets indicates an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
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 |
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 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.