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.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Anglogold Ashanti's score of 19 is higher than 82% 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 total 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 under Scope 2. This marks a slight increase in emissions compared to previous years, reflecting ongoing challenges in reducing carbon output. The company has made efforts to address its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while AngloGold Ashanti is aware of its emissions, it may not have formalised commitments to reduce them in line with industry standards. Overall, AngloGold Ashanti's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced climate strategies to effectively manage and reduce its carbon emissions in the mining sector, particularly as global pressures for sustainability and accountability continue to rise.
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
