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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Lundin Mining's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Copper Mining 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.
Industry Benchmark
Lundin Mining's score of 19 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Lundin Mining's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lundin Mining reported total carbon emissions of approximately 847,799,000 kg CO2e, comprising 594,304,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 253,495,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data across multiple years, with a notable reduction in emissions intensity per tonne mined, achieving approximately 1,750 kg CO2e per tonne of copper equivalent in 2023. Lundin Mining has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a focus on transparency in emissions reporting rather than formal commitments to reduction initiatives. The company’s emissions data reflects its operations globally, with a significant emphasis on managing its carbon footprint in the mining sector. Overall, while Lundin Mining has made strides in emissions reporting and intensity reduction, it currently lacks defined targets for further emissions reductions, positioning itself within an industry increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact.
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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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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.
Lundin Mining 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.
