Lundin Mining
Lundin Mining Corporation, a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in Canada and operates major facilities across South America, Europe, and Africa. Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a leader in the extraction of copper, zinc, gold, and nickel, focusing on sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies. Lundin Mining is renowned for its high-quality production and operational efficiency, with key assets including the Candelaria and Ojos del Salado mines in Chile, and the Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal. The company has achieved significant milestones, including successful expansions and strategic acquisitions, solidifying its market position as a reliable supplier of essential minerals. With a commitment to responsible mining, Lundin Mining continues to contribute to the global demand for metals while prioritising environmental stewardship and community engagement.
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Lundin Mining's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lundin Mining reported total carbon emissions of approximately 847,799,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 594,304,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 253,495,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set a significant commitment to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions by 35% by 2030, using adjusted 2019 emissions as the baseline. This target reflects Lundin Mining's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across its global operations. Historically, Lundin Mining's emissions have varied, with total emissions of about 933,706,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and approximately 873,527,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has consistently reported emissions across Scopes 1 and 2, with some disclosures including Scope 3 emissions, which were approximately 38,649,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Lundin Mining's commitment to sustainability is evident in its ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with industry standards and climate action goals. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, aiming for a more sustainable mining operation in the coming years.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 514,170,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 483,257,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - |
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Lundin Mining 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.
