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 2021, Collahuasi reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,544,383 kg CO2e, comprising 587,663 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 956,720 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, Collahuasi targets carbon neutrality for both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040. The emissions intensity for copper concentrate production was reported at 1,080 kg CO2e per tonne in 2021, reflecting the company's ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its environmental impact. As of 2023, no new emissions data has been disclosed, and there are no reported Scope 3 emissions. Collahuasi's climate initiatives are not cascaded from a parent organisation, indicating a direct commitment to its sustainability goals. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing operational efficiency in the mining sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 587,663 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 665,306 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
Collahuasi 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.

