Anglo American Sustainability Profile
Anglo American plc, a leading global mining company headquartered in the United Kingdom, has established itself as a key player in the mining and natural resources sector since its founding in 1917. With major operational regions spanning South America, Africa, and Australia, the company focuses on the extraction and production of essential commodities, including diamonds, copper, platinum, and iron ore. Renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices, Anglo American prioritises innovation and efficiency in its operations. The company’s core products, particularly its high-quality diamonds and platinum group metals, are distinguished by their ethical sourcing and environmental stewardship. As a prominent member of the FTSE 100, Anglo American continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its position as a leader in the global mining industry.
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Anglo American's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Anglo American reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,300 kg CO2e, comprising 8,800 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 9,500 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from a 2016 baseline, with specific targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Anglo American has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations by 2040, alongside a significant goal to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 50% against a 2020 baseline. In 2024, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 6,700,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 4,900,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 170,600,000,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects the company's extensive operational footprint and highlights the importance of their reduction initiatives. Anglo American's climate strategy includes interim targets, such as achieving carbon neutrality at eight of its sites by 2030. The company is committed to improving energy efficiency by 30% and reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions by 30% across all scopes by the same year. These targets are part of a broader roadmap towards sustainable mining practices and align with global climate action efforts. The emissions data and reduction targets are inherited from the parent company, Anglo American plc, ensuring a cohesive approach to sustainability across its operations.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,347,918,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,426,307,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | - | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - |
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Anglo American's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Anglo American's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 24% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Processing of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 49% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Anglo American's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Anglo American has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
