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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In 2023, Anglo American reported carbon emissions of approximately 12,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 5,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The total emissions for the year amounted to about 166,700,000,000 kg CO2e when including Scope 3 emissions. The company has made significant strides in its climate commitments, focusing on reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Anglo American has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. However, they are actively working towards enhancing their sustainability practices and reducing emissions intensity in their operations, particularly in the iron and steel sector, where they reported an emissions intensity of about 6,100 kg CO2e per tonne of production in 2022. The company continues to prioritise climate action as part of its broader sustainability strategy, aiming to align with global climate goals while maintaining operational efficiency.
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 7,300,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 9,800,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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