ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT

05
At the forefront of sustainable development

Climate change

We are highly aware of climate change and the impact we generate, which is why, as a committed and responsible company, during 2022 we set a commitment that by 2030 we will reduce our CO2 equivalent emissions by 20%, based on 2020, without considering compensation, only reduction.
275.966
Ton CO2 eq comprising scope 1, 2 and 3

Product carbon footprint

Having an emission inventory is essential for adequate for management of risks and opportunities in the face of climate change.
Since 2021, we have measured scope 1 and 2 emissions. In 2022 we began measuring the carbon footprint for scope 3 with the objective of managing emissions across all scopes we began to measure scope 3 emissions with a view to continuous and complete reduction of our emissions.
2,0 tCO2 e/t of
Molybdenum
Oxide
3,1 tCO2 e/t of
Ferromolybdenum
4,5 tCO2 e/t of
OPAS
181 tCO2 e/t of
Rhenium Metal

Energy management

72%
Electrical energy from
renewable sources
7.760 GJ/MMLbMo
Energy intensity adjusted by
inter-company movement
At Molymet we are aware that the rational, efficient and less polluting use of energy is key in positioning our company as a leader in sustainable management. That is why we are committed to reaching 60% net renewable electricity consumption by 2030. This implies not only increasing renewable energy consumption but also the efficient management of all our processes to reduce consumption.

Water management

The responsible use of water resources is one of the ongoing and priority concerns at Molymet. To this end, our commitment for 2030 is to increase the reuse of water while reducing its consumption. For this we will continue working on its efficient use and operating with a special focus on reducing losses, which can mean a great difference in consumption.
Water is one of the most critical resources in our production process which is why we at three of our five subsidiaries we already do not discharge, instead using water consciously and maximizing its use.
38%
Recirculation
8.430 m3/MMLbMoS2
Water intensity according to material received
962.382m3
Water
consumption
2.424.913m3
Water extracted
per year
1.827.527,3m3
Water
discharged
3/5
subsidiaries
do not discharge
effluents

Responsible management
of materials and waste

We are a company that processes a by-product of copper mining, known as secondary mining. We do not have mines, nor do we carry out mineral extraction.

Waste

As part of our commitments for 2030, in our production process we seek to valorize as much waste as possible in our processes. This is why, at all our subsidiaries, we promote the achievement of waste reduction and recovery goals which you can review in our 2030 Sustainability Agenda.
103.561
Tons of waste generated

Biodiversity

Diversity of life is critical for the functioning of ecosystems and at Molymet we are concerned about maintaining the biodiversity that provides us with food and oxygen. We want to leave a positive environmental legacy for future generations as we operate and grow our business. To this end we carry out various projects and initiatives that directly involve our stakeholders and where the objective is the protection and recovery of biodiversity.
US$1,2
Million investment in
green areas