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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African Rainbow Minerals Arm's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), headquartered in South Africa (ZA), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,695,526,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, alongside a significant Scope 3 emission total of about 56,402,411,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a decrease from 2023, where Scope 1 and 2 emissions were about 1,804,578,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 59,402,936,000 kg CO2e. ARM has set quantitative emission reduction targets, aiming for a 5% reduction in absolute emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2, based on figures from the financial year 2014, with a deadline of 2018. This commitment demonstrates ARM's proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint, although specific progress towards these targets has not been detailed in the available data. The company has not disclosed any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets, and emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization. ARM's emissions data is sourced directly from its own reporting, ensuring transparency in its climate commitments.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 386,232,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 1,200,816,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
