Atalaya Mining Plc, commonly referred to as Atalaya, is a prominent mining company headquartered in Cyprus (CY). Established in 2006, Atalaya has made significant strides in the mining industry, particularly in the exploration and production of copper and other base metals. The company primarily operates in Spain, where it manages the Riotinto project, a key asset known for its rich copper deposits. Atalaya Mining is recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovative mining techniques, which enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, including the successful ramp-up of production at its flagship site. As a leader in the base metals sector, Atalaya continues to focus on delivering high-quality products while contributing to the local economy and community development.
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Atalaya Mining's score of 25 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Atalaya Mining reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 24,281,371,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 557,742,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 9,684,605,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and around 24,281,371,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses various categories such as employee commute and upstream transportation. The company has shown a slight improvement in emissions intensity, with a reported intensity of about 410 kg CO2e per tonne for the year 2023, down from 410 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022. However, no specific reduction targets or climate pledges have been documented, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Atalaya Mining's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and the company operates independently in its climate reporting. The absence of disclosed reduction targets suggests that while emissions are being tracked, a structured approach to reduction may still be in development.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,150,290 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 68,891,010 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 283,242,790 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Atalaya Mining's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and increased significantly since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 70% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 29% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Atalaya Mining has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
