Atalaya Mining, a mining company, is focused on reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and has implemented measures to achieve them by 2050. Its Sustainability Report 2022 focuses on Atalaya Riotinto (Proyecto Riotinto), managed by its entity Atalaya Riotinto Minera S.L.U. Atalaya Mining latest filings mentioned the keywords ‘Emissions’ and ‘Climate Change’ most number of times.

In 2022, Atalaya Riotinto reported its Scope 1 GHG emissions at 3,827.78 tCO2eq, Scope 2 GHG emissions at 93,986.22 tCO2eq, and Scope 3 GHG emissions at 244,039.89 tCO2eq. The company has a goal of reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 15% by 2025.

Atalaya Mining has established a predictive modelling system to know 48 hours in advance the meteorological evolution in the area, as well as the air quality of the environment. The company has reduced diffuse emissions by 5% compared to 2021. Atalaya Mining has taken steps to improve energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy, and it is continuously searching for alternative renewable sources of energy that will make its operations self-sufficient.

Atalaya Mining has taken measures for the prevention, recycling, reuse, other forms of recovery, and elimination of waste. The company has collaborated with the Environment Department to calculate the carbon footprint of its suppliers. Atalaya Mining has established an air quality monitoring network outside its project boundaries and carries out six-monthly self-monitoring in accordance with applicable legislation regarding noise emissions.

Atalaya Mining has invested in critical raw materials (CRM) recovery in concentrates, mining waste valorization, process waste valorization, acid water treatment, and characterization of tailings dumps. The company will encourage innovation by applying the circular economy principle for waste recovering and valorization. Atalaya Mining is studying the feasibility of implementing a wind farm that complements the solar plant.

In conclusion, Atalaya Mining has taken steps to reduce its GHG emissions and improve energy efficiency. The company has established a predictive modelling system to know 48 hours in advance the meteorological evolution in the area, as well as the air quality of the environment. Atalaya Mining has invested in CRM recovery in concentrates, mining waste valorization, process waste valorization, acid water treatment, and characterization of tailings dumps.

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