Collahuasi, officially known as Compañía Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi, is a prominent mining company headquartered in Chile (CL). Established in 1996, it operates primarily in the northern regions of the country, focusing on the extraction of copper and molybdenum. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of one of the largest copper mines in the world, the Collahuasi mine, which is renowned for its high-quality ore and advanced mining techniques. Collahuasi's core offerings include copper concentrate and molybdenum, distinguished by their purity and sustainable extraction methods. As a key player in the mining industry, Collahuasi has garnered recognition for its commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement, solidifying its position as a leader in the Chilean mining sector.
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In 2023, Collahuasi reported an emissions intensity of approximately 1,240 kg CO2e per tonne of copper concentrate produced. This figure reflects a slight increase from 2022, where the intensity was about 1,320 kg CO2e per tonne. Over the years, Collahuasi has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a target to achieve a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims for carbon neutrality in these scopes by 2040. Collahuasi's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and the company operates independently in its climate initiatives. The focus on reducing emissions aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to sustainability in the mining sector.
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Collahuasi 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.