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.
DitchCarbon Score
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Antofagasta's score of 33 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Antofagasta's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Antofagasta reported carbon emissions of approximately 1,276,348,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 530,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions for this year. Over the years, Antofagasta has shown a trend of fluctuating emissions, with significant figures recorded in previous years, such as 5,528,507,000 kg CO2e in 2020, which included substantial Scope 3 emissions. Antofagasta's emissions reduction initiatives currently lack specific targets or commitments, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company has, however, reported emissions intensity metrics, such as 1,690 kg CO2e per tonne of copper produced in 2023, reflecting its ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon footprint. Overall, while Antofagasta has made strides in tracking its emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 360,695,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 |
| 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 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Antofagasta is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
