Antofagasta PLC, commonly referred to as Antofagasta, is a prominent mining company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1888, the company has evolved into a key player in the global mining industry, primarily focusing on copper production. With major operational regions in Chile, Antofagasta is renowned for its high-quality copper mines, including the Los Pelambres and Centinela mines. The company’s core offerings include copper concentrate and molybdenum, distinguished by their commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation. Antofagasta has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in environmental management and community engagement, solidifying its market position as a leader in responsible mining. With a strong emphasis on operational efficiency and sustainability, Antofagasta continues to set benchmarks in the industry.
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In 2024, Antofagasta reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,228,924,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 1,228,924,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 887,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled around 1,229,811,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were about 1,188,386,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1,188,386,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 16,000 kg CO2e. Antofagasta has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2025, compared to 2020 levels. This target translates to avoiding approximately 730,000 tonnes CO2e. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, or sooner if technological advancements allow. The emissions data for Antofagasta is cascaded from its parent company, Antofagasta plc, reflecting the corporate family's overall climate strategy. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data, which limits the full scope of its carbon footprint assessment.
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2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 360,695,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 645,974,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Antofagasta 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.