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 2023, Sierra Gorda SCM reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,276,878,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,276,348,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 530,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 1,300,602,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,204,649,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 95,953,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were reported at approximately 5,692,874,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a substantial carbon footprint associated with upstream and downstream activities. Sierra Gorda SCM is a current subsidiary of KGHM Polska Miedz S.A., and its emissions data is cascaded from this parent company. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Sierra Gorda SCM, nor are there any initiatives reported under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has not outlined any formal commitments to reduce emissions, which places it in a challenging position within the industry context of increasing climate accountability. Overall, while Sierra Gorda SCM has reported significant emissions figures, the absence of reduction targets highlights a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 473,501,000 | 000,000,000 | 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.
Sierra Gorda Scm 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.