Anglo American Platinum
Anglo American Platinum, often referred to as Amplats, is a leading player in the global mining industry, headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Founded in 1995, the company has established itself as a key producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), primarily operating in the Bushveld Complex, a rich mineral region in South Africa. With a focus on sustainable mining practices, Anglo American Platinum offers a range of core products, including platinum, palladium, and rhodium, which are essential for various industrial applications, particularly in the automotive sector. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and responsible sourcing, positioning itself as a market leader in the PGM space. Notable achievements include significant advancements in mining technology and a strong emphasis on community development, reinforcing its reputation as a responsible corporate citizen.
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Anglo American Platinum's score of 27 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Anglo American Platinum's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Anglo American Platinum reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,290,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 590,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,321,972,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Over the years, Anglo American Platinum has demonstrated a significant reduction in emissions intensity. For instance, in 2021, the total emissions were about 4,520,000,000 kg CO2e, which indicates a downward trend in emissions relative to their production activities. The company has also reported CO2 intensity figures, such as 3,120 kg CO2e per tonne smelted in 2021, which further illustrates their efforts to improve efficiency. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Anglo American Platinum remains focused on sustainability and reducing their environmental impact. The company continues to engage in initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and reducing emissions across their value chain.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Anglo American Platinum is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
