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, comprising 1,228,924,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 887,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 1,188,386,000 kg CO2e, with 1,188,386,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 16,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Over the past few years, Antofagasta has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 30% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, starting from a baseline year of 2020. Additionally, the company has previously committed to sourcing 80% of its total energy consumption from renewable sources by 2019 at its Los Pelambres operation. Antofagasta's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Antofagasta plc, which provides a comprehensive overview of the company's carbon footprint and climate commitments. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a potential area for future reporting and improvement. Overall, Antofagasta is actively working towards reducing its carbon emissions while aligning with industry standards and climate commitments.
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2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.