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Copper Reprocessing
CA
updated 13 days ago

Hudbay

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Hudbay Minerals Inc., commonly referred to as Hudbay, is a prominent mining company headquartered in Canada. Established in 1994, Hudbay has developed a strong presence in key operational regions, including North and South America, focusing on the extraction and production of copper, zinc, and precious metals. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies, which enhance the efficiency of its operations. Hudbay's core products, including copper concentrates and zinc metal, are distinguished by their high quality and responsible sourcing. With a solid market position, Hudbay has achieved significant milestones, including the successful development of major mining projects and a robust portfolio of mineral resources. The company continues to be a leader in the mining industry, dedicated to delivering value while prioritising environmental stewardship and community engagement.

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29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Copper Reprocessing 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Hudbay's score of 29 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hudbay's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Hudbay Minerals Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 149,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 123,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 272,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. The previous year, 2021, saw similar emissions figures, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 130,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 123,000,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of around 253,000,000 kg CO2e. Hudbay's GHG intensity metrics indicate a GHG intensity of about 9,900 kg CO2e per kilotonne of ore processed and approximately 1,700 kg CO2e per tonne of copper-equivalent production in 2023. These figures reflect the company's ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon footprint. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or commitments, Hudbay is actively engaged in sustainability practices as part of its operational strategy. The company has not cascaded any emissions data from a parent organization, indicating that all reported figures are derived directly from Hudbay Minerals Inc. Overall, while Hudbay has made strides in emissions reporting, further clarity on reduction initiatives and long-term climate commitments would enhance its sustainability profile.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
144,000,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hudbay's primary industry is Secondary copper for treatment, Re-processing of secondary copper into new copper, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Hudbay is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Hudbay 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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