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Antofagasta

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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40

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Antofagasta's score of 40 is higher than 92% 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 2023, Antofagasta reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,188,402,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,188,386,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 530,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions for this year. In 2024, emissions are projected to be around 1,229,814,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,228,924,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 887,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Antofagasta has shown a trend of fluctuating emissions, with significant emissions recorded in previous years, such as 5,528,507,000 kg CO2e in 2020, which included substantial Scope 3 emissions of about 5,528,507,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Antofagasta has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company has not disclosed any initiatives aimed at reducing emissions, which may affect its long-term sustainability goals. Overall, while Antofagasta's emissions data reflects its operational impact, the absence of defined reduction strategies highlights the need for enhanced climate action within the organisation.

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Scope 2
645,974,000
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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 low 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

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.

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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