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Sierra Gorda Scm

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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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Bituminous Coal industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Sierra Gorda Scm's score of 3 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sierra Gorda Scm's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Sierra Gorda SCM reported total carbon emissions of approximately 581,027,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 339,375,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 241,652,000 kg CO2e. This marked a significant decrease from 2021, where total emissions were approximately 998,601,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 318,131,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 680,470,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, it is essential to note that Sierra Gorda SCM is actively monitoring its emissions, particularly in relation to electricity consumption, which is a critical factor in its overall carbon footprint. The intensity of electricity consumption for Scope 1 was reported at about 7,800 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022. As of 2023, no new emissions data has been provided, and the company has not specified any Scope 3 emissions. The absence of detailed reduction targets suggests that while Sierra Gorda SCM is aware of its emissions, it may still be in the process of developing a comprehensive climate strategy.

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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sierra Gorda Scm's primary industry is Other Bituminous Coal, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Sierra Gorda Scm is in CL, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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