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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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35

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.

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Antofagasta's score of 35 is higher than 89% 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 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 from Scope 1 and 16,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, totalling around 1,188,402,000 kg CO2e. Antofagasta has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 30% decrease in emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 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, which reflects its ongoing commitment to sustainability. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a potential area for future reporting and improvement. Overall, Antofagasta's climate commitments and emissions data highlight its proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint in the mining sector.

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Scope 2
645,974,000
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Scope 3
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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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