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Salt and Mineral Mining
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Anglo American

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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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75

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Anglo American's score of 75 is higher than 89% 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

In 2024, Anglo American reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 6,700,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 4,900,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a substantial 170,600,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes categories such as capital goods (1,400,000,000 kg CO2e) and use of sold products (69,800,000,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company recorded 7,500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 166,700,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Anglo American has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using a 2016 baseline. Additionally, the company has pledged to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2040 against a 2020 baseline. These targets reflect a long-term strategy towards carbon neutrality, with specific interim goals including achieving carbon neutrality at eight sites by 2030. The company’s emissions data is sourced from its parent organization, Anglo American plc, and is part of its broader sustainability strategy. The commitment to reducing emissions aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to climate change mitigation.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
9,426,307,000
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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 very high 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
Reduction Actions

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