ESG

Hochschild qualifies for inclusion in multiple ESG-themed indices, notably serving as a member of the FTSE4Good Index Series, which identifies companies that demonstrate strong environmental, social and governance practices measured against globally recognised standards. The company has also been upgraded from a BBB to an AA MSCI ESG Rating, positioning us as an industry leader. 

We are constantly evaluating such opportunities and details of relevant developments will be provided on the Governance and Responsibility section of our website.

Hochschild Mining actively participates in several ESG disclosure initiatives, including the Carbon Disclosure (CDP) Project, where we hold a B score in both Water Security and Climate Change assessments.  

The company publishes annual climate reports aligned with the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures and independent Sustainability Reports following the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Mining Sector Standards as a GRI member.

Furthermore, Hochschild is a United Nations Global Compact signatory and submits an annual Communication on Progress through the UN platform.

Our mining operations have a lower GHG emissions intensity compared to other gold and silver mines globally (2025: 3.31 tCO2e/koz Ag eq; 0.27 tCO2e/oz Au eq). This is primarily a result of utilising low-carbon grid-based electricity and prioritising the use of renewable energy when available. For example, all electricity consumption and Scope 2 market-based emissions for our operating mine sites dropped to zero starting in January 2026 due to physical purchase agreements for renewable energy in our three countries of operation.

Hochschild is committed to achieving Net Zero operations by 2050, with a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions by 30% by 2030, relative to a 2021 baseline. To achieve this target, our efforts are focused on sourcing renewable electricity and transitioning towards low-emission vehicles as they become readily available in the coming years. 

Further information will be published on the website in due course.

At Hochschild, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, age or any other distinguishing characteristic or trait. We believe diversity brings new and innovative ideas that contribute to our overall business success. We are particularly focused on bringing more women into our workforce and addressing the gender imbalance in an industry typically dominated by men. We believe that gender diversity and decent work for all are key to ensuring that the Company’s economic growth is both sustainable and inclusive.

By 2030, we aim to have a female representation of 11% of our total workforce and 20% of leadership roles. We report progress against these targets quarterly on our website and annually in our Annual Reports.