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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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Hudbay's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hudbay Minerals reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 776,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 254,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 134,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 388,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Hudbay has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, the total emissions were about 776,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 210,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 124,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 333,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the total emissions were approximately 304,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 178,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 126,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Hudbay has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions, it may not have formalised commitments to reduce them in line with industry standards or climate pledges. Hudbay's emissions data reflects its operational impact and highlights the need for ongoing assessment and potential action towards sustainability in the mining sector.

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144,000,000
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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 low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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