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.
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South32's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, South32 reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 94,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 109,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 54,200,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 203,000,000 kg CO2e. In comparison, the previous year, 2023, saw emissions of approximately 96,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 114,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 65,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with a total of about 217,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. South32 has set a significant climate commitment to reduce its operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 50% by 2035, using a fiscal year 2021 baseline. This long-term target reflects the company's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly by South32 Limited. The company actively discloses its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate reporting.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,100,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 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 |
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