- The electrolysis plant at the Rönnskär smelter was destroyed due to a fire, which resulted in a lower production of copper cathodes.
- The Tara mine was placed under care and maintenance, resulting in lower production of zinc concentrates from Boliden mines.
- Decarbonizing our smelting processes by finding alternatives to the fossil fuel reducing agents currently used by smelters
Boliden AB (publ)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Boliden AB (publ) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 842 (915) k metric tons CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 627.0K metric tons CO2e; Scope 2: 215.0K metric tons CO2e; Scope 3: 2.8M metric tons CO2e (base year). 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
842 (915) k metric tons CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
80% (location-based)
of total energy
Water Usage
140 million m³
2023
Waste
119.4K metric tons (directed to disposal)
2023
Energy Use
21.1 (21.5) million GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 627.0K metric tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 215.0K metric tons CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.8M metric tons CO2e (base year) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 842 (915) k metric tons CO2e |
| 2022 | 847 ktonnes CO2 (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 952 ktonnes (CO2e) |
| 2020 | 897 ktonnes |
| 2019 | 917 ktonnes CO2 (scopes 1 and 2) |
| 2016 | 0.998 Mtonnes (CO2e) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 0 significant environmental incidents occurred during the year.
- Scope 1 and 2 emissions fell by 8% compared to the previous year.
- 30% of waste rock reused in 2023
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- All sites shall have a water management plan by 2025.
- Achieve full conformance with GISTM at all tailings facilities by August 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute CO2 scope 1 & 2 emissions by 42% by 2030.
- Reduce absolute CO2 scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceEnvironmentSocial