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African Rainbow Minerals Arm

African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) is a leading South African mining company headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA. Founded in 2004, ARM has established itself as a key player in the mining industry, focusing on the extraction and production of essential minerals such as platinum, gold, and iron ore. The company operates primarily in South Africa, with significant interests in various mining projects across the region. ARM is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation, which sets it apart in a competitive market. With a diverse portfolio of core products, including platinum group metals and ferrous metals, ARM has achieved notable milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that enhance its market position. The company continues to drive growth while prioritising environmental stewardship and community development.

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39

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.

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Industry Benchmark

African Rainbow Minerals Arm's score of 39 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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African Rainbow Minerals Arm's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,804,578,000 kg CO2e, comprising 420,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,380,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to about 59,402,936,000 kg CO2e. ARM has demonstrated a commitment to addressing climate change, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has not set Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or documented any formal climate pledges. Over the years, ARM's emissions have fluctuated, with notable emissions in previous years, such as 2,540,000,000 kg CO2e in 2015 and 2,490,000,000 kg CO2e in 2014. The company continues to report on its emissions and is actively engaged in monitoring its carbon footprint, reflecting an awareness of its environmental impact. ARM's headquarters is located in South Africa (ZA), and it operates within the mining sector, which is typically associated with high carbon emissions. The company’s ongoing efforts to manage and report its emissions are crucial in the context of global climate commitments.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. African Rainbow Minerals Arm'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.

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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 African Rainbow Minerals Arm is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

African Rainbow Minerals Arm is not participating in any 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

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