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Hudbay Minerals Inc., commonly referred to as Hudbay, is a leading player in the secondary copper industry, headquartered in Canada. Established in 1994, the company has made significant strides in the re-processing of secondary copper, transforming it into high-quality new copper products. With major operations in North America and South America, Hudbay is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for sustainable copper solutions.
The company’s core offerings include the treatment and recycling of secondary copper, which not only supports environmental sustainability but also enhances resource efficiency. Hudbay's commitment to innovation and quality has solidified its reputation in the market, making it a trusted partner for industries reliant on copper. With a focus on responsible mining practices and community engagement, Hudbay continues to achieve notable milestones in the copper sector, reinforcing its status as a leader in the industry.
-17 vs industry average
Hudbay’s score of 24 is lower than 26% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Copper Reprocessing has below-average carbon intensity
The Copper Reprocessing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 38% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Hudbay, headquartered in Canada and operating in the secondary copper for treatment and re-processing of secondary copper into new copper industries, reported its Scope 1 emissions for 2024 as 287,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents an increase from 254,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023.
In 2022, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 210,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2021, Scope 1 emissions were around 178,000,000 kg CO2e, and in 2020, they were about 144,000,000 kg CO2e. Looking further back, 2019 saw Scope 1 emissions of approximately 161,000,000 kg CO2e.
Hudbay's Scope 1 emissions were 170,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018, with Scope 2 emissions for that year totalling 143,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2017, Scope 1 emissions were around 60,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 144,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2016, total reported emissions were 493,270,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 170,960,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 322,310,000 kg CO2e.
Hudbay does not currently report Scope 3 emissions data. The company has not disclosed any specific emissions reduction targets or commitments, such as Science Based Targets or participation in the Climate Pledge. All reported emissions data originates directly from Hudbay Minerals Inc., as confirmed by their performance data and CDP reporting.
No climate goals have been disclosed for Hudbay yet.
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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