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Anglo American Platinum

Anglo American Platinum, often referred to as Amplats, is a leading player in the global mining industry, headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Founded in 1995, the company has established itself as a key producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), primarily operating in the Bushveld Complex, a rich mineral region in South Africa. With a focus on sustainable mining practices, Anglo American Platinum offers a range of core products, including platinum, palladium, and rhodium, which are essential for various industrial applications, particularly in the automotive sector. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and responsible sourcing, positioning itself as a market leader in the PGM space. Notable achievements include significant advancements in mining technology and a strong emphasis on community development, reinforcing its reputation as a responsible corporate citizen.

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59

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 Platinum's score of 59 is higher than 91% 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 Platinum's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Anglo American Platinum reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,290,000 kg CO2e, comprising 590,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set an ambitious target to achieve a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2016 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects their ongoing efforts to mitigate climate impact and transition towards more sustainable operations. Over the years, Anglo American Platinum has demonstrated a consistent approach to emissions management, with total emissions in previous years as follows: 4,520,000 kg CO2e in 2021, 4,090,000 kg CO2e in 2022, and 4,440,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The company is actively working to enhance its sustainability practices and reduce its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Anglo American Platinum'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 Platinum is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 Platinum is not participating in any 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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