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CL
updated 20 days ago

Sierra Gorda Scm

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Sierra Gorda SCM, headquartered in Chile, is a prominent player in the mining industry, primarily focused on copper production. Established in 2013, the company operates in the Sierra Gorda region, leveraging advanced technologies and sustainable practices to enhance its mining operations. Sierra Gorda SCM is renowned for its high-quality copper concentrate, which is distinguished by its low impurity levels, making it highly sought after in global markets. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful ramp-up of its operations and a commitment to environmental stewardship. With a strong market position, Sierra Gorda SCM continues to innovate and expand its footprint, contributing to the local economy while prioritising sustainable development in the mining sector.

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3

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Bituminous Coal 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Sierra Gorda Scm's score of 3 is lower than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sierra Gorda Scm's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sierra Gorda SCM reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 1,276,878,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,276,348,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 530,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a notable increase from their 2022 emissions of about 1,300,602,000 kg CO2e, which included 1,204,649,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 95,953,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 5,692,874,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Sierra Gorda SCM is a current subsidiary of KGHM Polska Miedz S.A., and while they have not set specific reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), they are part of a corporate family that may influence their climate strategies. The company has not disclosed any formal climate pledges or reduction initiatives, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Sierra Gorda SCM's emissions data reflects their operational impact, with a clear need for enhanced climate commitments and reduction strategies to align with global sustainability goals.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
473,501,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sierra Gorda Scm's primary industry is Other Bituminous Coal, which is very high 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 Sierra Gorda Scm is in CL, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Sierra Gorda Scm 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
Reduction Actions

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