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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.

26

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Anglogold Ashanti's score of 26 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Anglogold Ashanti's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, AngloGold Ashanti reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,469,000,000 kg CO2e, with 1,469,000,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 1 emissions and 1,480,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling about 1,479,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 1,380,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. AngloGold Ashanti has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for improvement in its sustainability strategy. The company has reported GHG emissions intensities of approximately 34,000 kg CO2e per tonne treated in 2023, reflecting its operational efficiency in relation to emissions. Overall, while AngloGold Ashanti has made strides in transparency regarding its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate action to align with industry standards and expectations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Anglogold Ashanti'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.

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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 Anglogold Ashanti 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.

Anglogold Ashanti 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
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