- Reducing freshwater consumption per treated ton by 10% by 2020.
- Two very severe and five severe environmental incidents in 2016.
- Sanction proceedings initiated by the Superintendence for the Environment (SMA) for non-compliance with environmental regulations at Ventanas and El Teniente Divisions.
Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile (CODELCO)
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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 5.5M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Significant progress in smelter emissions to meet new environmental requirements (US$ 1.8 billion invested for 95% capture rate of SO2 and As emissions)
- Implementation of a management system for environmental incidents, resulting in improved results since 2009 (though 2016 saw 2 very severe and 5 severe incidents)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce freshwater consumption per treated ton by 10% by 2020.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Occupational health and safetyPeopleEnvironmentCommunities and territoryStrategic InnovationBusiness and Corporate Governance