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Copper Mining
PE
updated 8 days ago

SOUTHERN COPPER

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Southern Copper Corporation, commonly referred to as Southern Copper, is a leading player in the mining industry, headquartered in Peru (PE). Founded in 1954, the company has established itself as a major producer of copper, with significant operations in Peru and Mexico. Specialising in the extraction and production of copper, molybdenum, and other minerals, Southern Copper is renowned for its high-quality products and sustainable mining practices. The company has achieved notable milestones, including expansions in its mining operations and advancements in environmentally responsible techniques. With a strong market position, Southern Copper is recognised for its commitment to operational excellence and innovation, making it a key contributor to the global copper supply chain. Its focus on efficiency and sustainability sets it apart in the competitive mining sector.

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24

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

SOUTHERN COPPER's score of 24 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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SOUTHERN COPPER's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Southern Copper's carbon emissions in Peru (PE) totalled approximately 710,000,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions, as there were no Scope 2 emissions reported. This figure reflects the company's direct greenhouse gas emissions from its operations. Globally, Southern Copper reported a total of about 281,200,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, 9,500,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, and 290,700,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint across all scopes. Despite the significant emissions figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for Southern Copper. The company is a current subsidiary of Grupo México, S.A.B. de C.V., which may influence its climate strategies and reporting practices. Overall, while Southern Copper has substantial emissions, the absence of defined reduction initiatives highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate commitments.

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202120222023
Scope 1
62,300,000,000
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000,000,000,000
Scope 2
6,400,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
290,700,000,000
00,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. SOUTHERN COPPER's primary industry is Copper ores and concentrates, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 SOUTHERN COPPER is in PE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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SOUTHERN COPPER 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
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