Sierra Gorda Scm
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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Sierra Gorda Scm's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Sierra Gorda SCM reported total carbon emissions of approximately 581,027,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 339,375,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 241,652,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has shown a significant reduction in emissions compared to 2021, where total emissions were about 998,601,000 kg CO2e, indicating a decrease of approximately 417,574,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. Looking at previous years, in 2020, total emissions were around 803,711,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 318,131,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 485,580,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, emissions were slightly lower at about 791,632,000 kg CO2e, with similar Scope 1 and Scope 2 figures. Despite these reductions, Sierra Gorda SCM has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that while the company is making progress in reducing emissions, there is potential for further commitment to structured climate action.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 318,131,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 473,501,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Sierra Gorda Scm 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.
