Anglogold Ashanti
AngloGold Ashanti Limited, a prominent player in the global mining industry, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates across several key regions, including Africa, the Americas, and Australia. Founded in 2004 through the merger of AngloGold and Ashanti Goldfields, the company has since established itself as a leading gold producer, focusing on sustainable mining practices and responsible resource management. With a diverse portfolio of operations, AngloGold Ashanti is renowned for its high-quality gold production, leveraging advanced technologies and innovative techniques to enhance efficiency. The company’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement sets it apart in the industry, contributing to its strong market position. Notable achievements include significant reductions in operational costs and a focus on environmental stewardship, reinforcing its reputation as a responsible mining entity.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Anglogold Ashanti's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Anglogold Ashanti's score of 19 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Anglogold Ashanti's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, AngloGold Ashanti reported carbon emissions of approximately 1,469,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,480,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, with no emissions reported for Scope 2. This marks a continued focus on transparency regarding their carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Over the years, AngloGold Ashanti has shown fluctuations in emissions, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling about 1,384,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 1,475,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has not established specific science-based targets for emissions reduction, nor have they committed to any formal climate pledges. The company’s emissions data reflects a commitment to monitoring and reporting, but the absence of defined reduction targets indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. As the mining industry faces increasing scrutiny over environmental impacts, AngloGold Ashanti's future commitments will be crucial in aligning with global climate goals.
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| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 0,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
Anglogold Ashanti is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
