Anglo American

Anglo American's reported carbon emissions

Anglo American, a mining and quarrying company headquartered in the UK, has set ambitious climate targets. For 2025, the company reported total emissions of approximately 90.9 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 1.2 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 500 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 86.4 billion kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2024, when total emissions were around 290.1 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 1.2 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 400 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at a notable 262.6 billion kg CO2e. Anglo American's climate commitments include a target for a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 against a 2016 baseline. This near-term goal is an interim step towards their long-term ambition of achieving carbon neutrality across operations by 2040. Furthermore, the company aims to reduce its Scope 3 footprint by 50% by 2040, using a 2020 baseline. They also target a 30% improvement in energy efficiency by 2030. As part of their near-term strategy, eight sites are planned to be carbon neutral by 2030. The company's reports indicate that they were on track for their energy efficiency and GHG reduction targets as of the reporting period covering 2024 and 2025.