Sierra Gorda SCM, headquartered in Chile, is a prominent player in the mining industry, primarily focused on copper production. Established in 2013, the company operates in the Sierra Gorda region, leveraging advanced technologies and sustainable practices to enhance its mining operations. Sierra Gorda SCM is renowned for its high-quality copper concentrate, which is distinguished by its low impurity levels, making it highly sought after in global markets. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful ramp-up of its operations and a commitment to environmental stewardship. With a strong market position, Sierra Gorda SCM continues to innovate and expand its footprint, contributing to the local economy while prioritising sustainable development in the mining sector.
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In 2024, Sierra Gorda SCM reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 94,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 10,900,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 54,200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached about 20,300,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes substantial contributions from the processing of sold products (approximately 35,230,000,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (about 13,008,000,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the organisation's emissions were reported as approximately 9,600,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 11,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 65,600,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with a total of about 21,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Sierra Gorda SCM is a current subsidiary of KGHM Polska Miedz S.A., which influences its emissions data. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for the organisation. The absence of defined reduction initiatives suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments in line with industry standards.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 473,501,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Sierra Gorda Scm 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.