Hudbay
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
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Hudbay's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hudbay Minerals, headquartered in Canada, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 776,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 254,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 134,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions, accounted for about 388,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Hudbay has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were approximately 756,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling 333,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the total emissions were around 304,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant increase in emissions in subsequent years. Despite these figures, Hudbay has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to operate within the mining sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, particularly regarding greenhouse gas emissions. As such, Hudbay's ongoing efforts to address climate change remain critical in the context of industry standards and expectations.
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Get Started| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 177,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 144,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 465,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Hudbay 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.
