Anglo American
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Anglo American'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Anglo American's score of 53 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Anglo American's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Anglo American reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,500,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions reached about 574,866,789,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the significant impact of their value chain activities. Over the years, Anglo American has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been detailed in the provided data. The company has not outlined any science-based targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future focus in their sustainability strategy. Anglo American's emissions profile reflects the challenges faced by the mining industry in addressing climate change, particularly in managing Scope 3 emissions, which often constitute the majority of total emissions. As the company continues to evolve its climate commitments, stakeholders will be keen to see more concrete targets and initiatives aimed at achieving substantial reductions in carbon emissions.
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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.
Anglo American 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.
