Hudbay Sustainability Profile
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
Hudbay's score of 29 is higher than 67% 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 emissions of approximately 333,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 149,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 123,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Hudbay's emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, reflecting a lack of formalised commitments to emissions reduction at this time. The GHG intensity for Hudbay's operations includes approximately 9,900 kg CO2e per kilotonne of ore processed and 1,700 kg CO2e per tonne of copper-equivalent production, highlighting the environmental impact of their mining activities. As a mining company headquartered in Canada, Hudbay is positioned within an industry that faces increasing scrutiny regarding carbon emissions and sustainability practices. The absence of defined reduction targets may impact its competitive standing as stakeholders increasingly prioritise climate commitments.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 60,000,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Hudbay's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Hudbay has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
