- Social unrest and political instability in Peru.
- Adverse weather conditions and water scarcity.
- Illegal mining activities.
- Delays in environmental permits and approvals.
- Accident at Tambomayo unit resulting in one fatality.
Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.0K : 425065.45 tCO2e; 2022: 385293.76 tCO2e (Scope 1 2 & 3 combined). By scope: Scope 1: 2.0K : 87701.04 tCO2e; 2022: 110189.76 tCO2e; Scope 2: 2.0K : 24814.09 tCO2e; 2022: 1150.41 tCO2e; Scope 3: 2.0K : 313550.31 tCO2e; 2022: 217093.78 tCO2e. 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
2.0K : 425065.45 tCO2e; 2022: 385293.76 tCO2e (Scope 1 2 & 3 combined)
2023
Renewable Energy
2022: 68%; 2023: 63%
of total energy
Water Usage
2.0K : 7258550 m3; 2022: 8847466 m3; 2023: 6647703 m3
2023
Waste
2.0K : 7680.02 tons; 2022: 9358.51 tons; 2023: 9045.73 tons
2023
Energy Use
2.0K : 671508.16 MWh; 2022: 565662.29 MWh; 2023: 547918.98 MWh
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). | 2.0K : 87701.04 tCO2e; 2022: 110189.76 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.0K : 24814.09 tCO2e; 2022: 1150.41 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.0K : 313550.31 tCO2e; 2022: 217093.78 tCO2e |
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 | 2.0K : 425065.45 tCO2e; 2022: 385293.76 tCO2e (Scope 1 2 & 3 combined) |
| 2022 | 116.9K TnCO2eq (Scope 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water consumption through recirculation and reuse.
- Implemented measures to minimize environmental impact.
- Achieved 92.1% on the Environmental Performance Index (IDA).
- Tantahuatay unit received the “Certificado Azul” for water efficiency and shared value.
- Initiated a pilot project for bioremediation using mine and agro-industrial waste.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce water consumption in production processes.
- Develop a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceSocialEnvironmentalClimate ChangeWater ManagementBiodiversityHuman RightsSupply Chain Management