Atalaya Mining
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 22 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Atalaya Mining's reported carbon emissions
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 of ores, slag, and ash in 2023, down from approximately 390 kg CO2e per tonne in 2024. However, Atalaya Mining has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. Atalaya Mining's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all reported figures are derived directly from their own disclosures. The company continues to operate within the mining sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, particularly regarding greenhouse gas emissions.
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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 |
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Atalaya Mining 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.
