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South32

South32 Limited, commonly referred to as South32, is a globally recognised mining and metals company headquartered in Australia. Established in 2015, the company emerged from the demerger of BHP Billiton, focusing on a diverse portfolio of operations across Australia, Southern Africa, and South America. Operating primarily in the mining industry, South32 is renowned for its production of essential commodities, including aluminium, coal, manganese, nickel, and silver. The company distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in resource extraction. With a strong market position, South32 has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in renewable energy initiatives and community engagement projects. Its dedication to responsible mining and operational excellence continues to enhance its reputation as a leader in the global resources sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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59

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

South32's score of 59 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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South32's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, South32 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 65,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 9,600,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 11,400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 65,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company's total emissions for 2022 were about 67,000,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in overall emissions year-on-year. South32 has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, with significant contributions from Scope 3, which includes emissions from the use of sold products and upstream activities. Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges outlined by South32, nor have they committed to Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets. The company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting, reflecting its commitment to sustainability within the mining and metals industry. As South32 operates globally, its emissions data is crucial for stakeholders interested in the environmental impact of its operations.

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Scope 1
11,100,000,000
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00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
12,300,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. South32's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for South32 is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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South32 is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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