Boliden
Boliden AB, a leading mining and smelting company headquartered in Sweden (SE), has established itself as a key player in the metals industry since its founding in 1924. With major operations across Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Ireland, Boliden focuses on the extraction and processing of base metals, including copper, zinc, lead, and gold. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies, which enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Boliden's core products, such as high-quality metal concentrates and refined metals, are distinguished by their reliability and adherence to stringent quality standards. With a strong market position, Boliden has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in modernising its facilities and expanding its resource base, solidifying its reputation as a responsible and forward-thinking leader in the mining sector.
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Boliden's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Boliden reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,371,402,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 657,646,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,379,137,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and 3,334,619,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 4,881,652,000 kg CO2e, indicating a rise in emissions despite ongoing efforts to reduce carbon output. Boliden has set ambitious targets to address its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, Boliden is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Boliden's commitment to the Paris Agreement. Long-term, Boliden has pledged to reach net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050. This commitment underscores the company's dedication to sustainable practices within the mining sector, which is critical given the industry's significant environmental impact. The reduction initiatives include a 40% decrease in CO2 intensity by 2030 compared to 2012 levels, further demonstrating Boliden's proactive approach to climate change. Overall, Boliden's emissions data and climate commitments illustrate a clear trajectory towards sustainability, with specific targets aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 486,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 356,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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