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Copper Mining
GB
updated 5 days ago

Antofagasta

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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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30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Copper 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Antofagasta's score of 30 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Antofagasta's reported carbon emissions

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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Scope 1
360,695,000
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000,000,000
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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
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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
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Antofagasta's primary industry is Copper ores and concentrates, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Antofagasta is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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