Collahuasi
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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Collahuasi's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Collahuasi reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 605,243,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 714,269,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 605,243,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, which recorded about 587,422,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 710,030,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 587,422,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Over the years, Collahuasi has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with the highest recorded total emissions in 2017 at approximately 2,110,587,000 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint, nor has it committed to any climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets. The intensity of emissions for copper concentrate has varied, with a reported intensity of about 1,240 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023, down from 1,320 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022. This indicates a potential improvement in operational efficiency, although overall emissions remain substantial. Collahuasi's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its emissions reporting, but further details on specific reduction strategies or long-term climate commitments are currently unavailable.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 489,227,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,107,488,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 855,950,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.
