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.
How does African Rainbow Minerals Arm's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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African Rainbow Minerals Arm's score of 30 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58.1 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 1.7 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined, and approximately 56.4 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a decrease from the previous year's total emissions of about 61.2 billion kg CO2e, indicating a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. ARM has set specific reduction targets, aiming for a 5% reduction in absolute emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2, based on 2014 figures, to be achieved by 2018. This target reflects their proactive approach to climate commitments, although no recent updates on the achievement of these targets have been disclosed. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and ARM's reporting is based solely on its own performance metrics. The company continues to focus on transparency and accountability in its emissions reporting, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 327,713,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 997,620,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 220,128,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
African Rainbow Minerals Arm has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

