- Two fatalities at Caraíba Operations.
- Did not achieve LTIFR below the four-year average of 0.56 (LTIFR was 1.00).
Ero Copper Corp.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Ero Copper Corp. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 71.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 55.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 16.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 79.1K tCO2e/year (estimated). 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
71.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
85%
of total energy
Water Usage
8.2M m3/year (operational); 16955842 m3/year (total)
2023
Waste
3.8K tons/year (non-mining); 18587684 tons/year (rock waste and tailings)
2023
Energy Use
1.7M GJ/year
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). | 55.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 16.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 79.1K tCO2e/year (estimated) |
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 | 71.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 46.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 73.7K tonnes of CO2e |
| 2019 | 94.3K tonnes CO2-equivalent |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification at Caraíba and Xavantina Operations.
- Achieved an 89% process water recycling rate.
- No water withdrawal from water-stressed areas.
- Provided approximately 8.72 million cubic metres of water to communities near Caraíba Operations.
- Revegetated 13 hectares with native plant species.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 2 emissions to zero by 2026.
- Complete water balance assessment for Caraíba Operations’ Pilar Mine.
- Initiate rehabilitation of legacy oxide stockpiles at Caraíba Operations.
- Increase percentage of women in leadership positions in Brazil from 11% to 13%.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve zero fatalities across operations.
- Achieve LTIFR below 0.80.
- Complete implementation of work-readiness software at Caraíba Operations.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health and SafetyClimate ChangeCommunity RelationsDiversity, Equity, and InclusionResponsible Mining