Antofagasta Sustainability Profile
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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Antofagasta's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Antofagasta reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,228,924,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 887,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 1,229,811,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 1,188,386,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 16,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of about 1,188,402,000 kg CO2e. Antofagasta has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 compared to 2020 levels, which translates to avoiding approximately 730,000 tonnes CO2e. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, or sooner if technological advancements allow. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Antofagasta plc, and reflects the company's ongoing efforts to address climate change within the mining sector. The disclosed emissions data primarily covers Scope 1 and 2, with no current reporting on Scope 3 emissions.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Antofagasta's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Antofagasta has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
