Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions remain a major challenge across industries, including the copper sector. Although copper production currently accounts for only about 0.2% of global GHG emissions, demand is expected to double by 2050, driven by the clean energy transition and the growth of electromobility. To meet climate goals, copper producers must measure and reduce emissions transparently. This presentation introduces the Best Practice Guidance for Calculating the Carbon Footprint of Copper Production, developed by the International Copper Association (ICA). The guidance provides a harmonized, sector-specific methodology that enables consistent and comparable assessments of carbon footprints across copper products and sites, supporting more sustainable supply chains.

In this presentation, you will learn:

• The rationale and development process behind the ICA Best Practice Guidance
• Key methodological elements and data requirements
• Benefits for automotive and industrial stakeholders seeking lower-carbon materials