- Contractor fatality at Morenci
- Increase in total recordable incident rate
- Higher-than-normal turnover rate in North America
- Labor shortages in North America
- Three instances of underage workers employed by subcontractors at Manyar smelter project
- Slower-than-planned progress on renewable energy integration due to market and permitting challenges
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7.2 million metric tons CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020 | 7-9 million metric tons CO2e/year |
| 2019 | 8-10 million metric tons CO2e/year |
| 2017 | 5.0 Million Metric Tons (FMC, Scope I and II) |
| 2016 | 10.4 million metric tons (Scope I and II) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Continued to reduce GHG emissions intensity in the Americas (2.5% achieved versus 15% target for 2030) and PT-FI (26% achieved versus 30% target for 2030)
- Developed absolute GHG emissions reduction targets for primary molybdenum sites (35% target for 2030) and Atlantic Copper smelter and refinery (50% target for 2030)
- Achieved Copper Mark at all 12 copper producing sites globally
- Achieved Molybdenum Mark at two primary molybdenum mines and four copper mines producing byproduct molybdenum
- Water use efficiency averaged 88% in recent years
- Reclaimed more than 472 hectares of overburden stockpile areas at PT-FI, including more than 17 hectares in 2022
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete HRIA at PT-FI in 2023
- Refine sustainability supplier prioritization and complete engagement process for priority categories in 2023
- Conduct site-based review of water supply sources and use and improve water models to support target setting by end of 2023
- Formalize and disclose biodiversity management plans at Cerro Verde, El Abra, Morenci and PT-FI by the end of 2023
- Implement the Tailings Standard at tailings storage facilities with “extreme” or “very high” potential consequences by August 2023
📅 Medium-term
- Complete HRIA at Cerro Verde, Colorado operations and Manyar smelter project in 2024
- Implement the Tailings Standard at all other TSFs by August 2025
- Achieve GHG emissions reduction targets by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Aspire to participate in — and positively contribute to — a 2050 net zero economy
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Human RightsResponsible Supply ChainsEthics & ComplianceHealth & SafetyWorkforceCommunities & Indigenous PeoplesClimateBiodiversity & Land UseTailings ManagementWater Stewardship