Capstone Copper Corp

Common Name
Capstone Copper
Country
Canada
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Copper
Employees
N/A
Ticker
CS
Exchange
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Capstone Copper Corp. is an established mining company focusing on the exploration, development, and production of copper minerals. Its primary function is to specialize in the extraction and processi...

Capstone Copper's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Capstone Copper completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Capstone Copper has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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a. Capstone Copper's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2023
a. Capstone Copper's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2023

Insights into Capstone Copper's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Capstone Copper amounted to 667,485 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Capstone Copper decreased by 2.77%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Capstone Copper's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220230150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e+9%+15%+4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Capstone Copper's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Capstone Copper were 422,037 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Capstone Copper reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Capstone Copper's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 30.67%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Capstone Copper's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.3%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Capstone Copper's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Capstone Copper reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 190,113 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 245,448 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Capstone Copper reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Capstone Copper's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 25.97%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Capstone Copper's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 12.91% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Capstone Copper use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Capstone Copper reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Capstone Copper's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Capstone Copper’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Capstone Copper reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 422,037 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,346 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 313.66 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Capstone Copper's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5,00050,000500,0005,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202001,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Alamos GoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 158,159 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,347Scope 1 Intensity: 117.42 tCO2e/$MMercer InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 424,023 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,994Scope 1 Intensity: 212.67 tCO2e/$MAgnico Eagle MinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,119,142 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,425Scope 1 Intensity: 97.95 tCO2e/$MNew GoldYear: 2023Scope 1: 142,937 tCO2eRevenue: $M 786Scope 1 Intensity: 181.74 tCO2e/$MFirst Quantum MineralsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,700,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,802Scope 1 Intensity: 354.02 tCO2e/$MFirst Majestic SilverYear: 2023Scope 1: 54,678 tCO2eRevenue: $M 576Scope 1 Intensity: 94.86 tCO2e/$MEldorado GoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 110,424 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,825Scope 1 Intensity: 60.50 tCO2e/$MEquinox GoldYear: 2023Scope 1: 278,145 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,088Scope 1 Intensity: 255.60 tCO2e/$MIAMGOLDYear: 2024Scope 1: 483,348 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,252Scope 1 Intensity: 214.65 tCO2e/$MMethanexYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,871,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,723Scope 1 Intensity: 1,039.62 tCO2e/$MBarrick MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,127,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,857Scope 1 Intensity: 343.12 tCO2e/$MHudbay MineralsYear: 2024Scope 1: 287,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,793Scope 1 Intensity: 102.75 tCO2e/$MNutrienYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,450,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 35,814Scope 1 Intensity: 263.87 tCO2e/$MOceanaGoldYear: 2023Scope 1: 183,946 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,026Scope 1 Intensity: 179.23 tCO2e/$MWest Fraser TimberYear: 2024Scope 1: 649,448 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,532Scope 1 Intensity: 76.12 tCO2e/$MIvanhoe MinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 294,889 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41Scope 1 Intensity: 7,224.48 tCO2e/$MLundin MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 715,289 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,720Scope 1 Intensity: 151.56 tCO2e/$MStella-JonesYear: 2023Scope 1: 134,634 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,507Scope 1 Intensity: 53.70 tCO2e/$MCapstone CopperYear: 2023Scope 1: 422,037 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,346Scope 1 Intensity: 313.66 tCO2e/$M

How does Capstone Copper's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Capstone Copper reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 313.66 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 180.49 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Capstone Copper rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Capstone Copper ranked 15 out of 18 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Capstone Copper among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

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