Hecla Mining Co
Hecla Mining's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Hecla Mining 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, Hecla Mining has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Hecla Mining's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hecla Mining amounted to 84,849 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 Hecla Mining decreased by 4.91%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Hecla Mining's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hecla Mining's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hecla Mining were 65,345 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Hecla Mining reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Hecla Mining's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.91%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Hecla Mining's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.78%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Hecla Mining's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Hecla Mining reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,504 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Hecla Mining reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Hecla Mining's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 16.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Hecla Mining's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 22.07% 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 Hecla Mining use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Hecla Mining reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Hecla Mining's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Hecla Mining’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Hecla Mining reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 65,345 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 720 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 90.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Hecla Mining's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Hecla Mining's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Hecla Mining reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 90.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 118.83 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Hecla Mining rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Hecla Mining ranked 9 out of 18 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Hecla Mining is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a