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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.

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71

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Anglo American's score of 71 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Anglo American's reported carbon emissions

As of 2023, Anglo American reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 7,500,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of around 12,500,000,000 kg CO2e for these two scopes combined. The company has set an ambitious interim target to achieve a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using a 2016 baseline. This commitment reflects Anglo American's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the mining sector. The company has not disclosed specific Scope 3 emissions data for 2023, but previous reports indicate substantial emissions in this category, highlighting the importance of comprehensive climate strategies across all scopes.

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Scope 1
7,300,000,000
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Scope 2
9,800,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Anglo American'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Anglo American is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Anglo American is participating in some 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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