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Carbon Footprint of Copper Production:
Best Practice Guidance for Greenhouse Gas Measurements

  • Guidance Document
Copper Alliance

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are the major driver for climate change. According to ICA’s analysis based on 2018 data, copper production represents approximately 0.2 percent of global GHG emissions. Copper miners and producers recognize that they have a responsibility to mitigate GHG emissions, and many companies have made commitments to and are engaged in reducing their GHG emissions.

ECI position on CO2 Emission Standards for Heavy Duty Vehicles

  • Position Paper
Copper Alliance

The European Copper Institute (ECI) supports the EU’s climate ambitions for 2030 and 2050. Ambitious…

BHP Billiton Produces First Carbon Neutral Copper Cathode with Southwire

  • Article
  • Case Study
Copper Alliance

Copper producer BHP Billiton has collaborated with U.S. copper cable and wire manufacturer Southwire to…

Futuresmart Mining™ at Anglo American’s Quellaveco Mine: Smart, Safe and Sustainable

  • Article
  • Case Study
Copper Alliance

At Quellaveco, Anglo American is building a larger mine with a smaller footprint. Quellaveco, translated…

Breaking the Silos: Cooperation Across Industries is Needed to Address Climate Change

  • Article
Steve Kukoda

Written by: Steve Kukoda, Executive Director, International Copper Association The world showed its commitment to…

Smart Wired to Move Mountains

  • Article
  • Case Study
Copper Alliance

Caterpillar, Boliden and ABB Pilot Electric Trucking Network in Sweden’s Arctic Challenge The Aitik copper…

ICA at Climate Week NYC 2017

  • Article
Copper Alliance

A fundamental piece of our sustainable future is already powering nearly every aspect of our…

Copper’s Contribution to the Circular Economy

  • Infographic
Copper Alliance

A fundamental piece of our sustainable future is already powering nearly every aspect of our…

Sparking Innovation To Combat Climate Change

  • Article
  • Blog
Copper Alliance

A fundamental piece of our sustainable future is already powering nearly every aspect of our…