- Permitting delays at Inmaculada
- Social and political disturbances in Peru
- Lower resource grades at San Jose
- Cost inflation
- Geopolitical and regulatory challenges in South America
Hochschild Mining PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Hochschild Mining PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 108.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
108.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
79%
of total energy
Water Usage
651.1K m3/year
2023
Waste
1.5K tons/year (domestic waste)
2023
Energy Use
726.6M kWh/year
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 108.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 111.3K tCO2e |
| 2021 | 104.5K tCO2e (location-based) / 102341 tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2020 | 99.0K tonnes CO2e |
| 2019 | 121.2K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved the highest ECO Score since its implementation in 2015 (5.76/6)
- Reduced potable water consumption by 60% since 2015
- Reduced domestic waste per person by 52% since 2015
- Became the first mining company in Peru to secure a green loan
- Mara Rosa project will be 100% powered by renewable energy by 2025
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce all-in sustaining costs by 20% by 2026
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030
- Achieve 60% local workforce by 2030
- Achieve 20% women in leadership roles by 2030
- Increase recycled waste to 80% by 2030
- Reduce freshwater consumption to 0.22 m3/tonne of ore processed by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeBiodiversitySafetyCommunity relationsGender diversityResponsible business conductHuman rights