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Antofagasta Minerals, a prominent player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, is headquartered in Chile (CL) and operates primarily in the Antofagasta region. Founded in 1888, the company has established itself as a leader in the mining and quarrying of various products, including salts and other mineral resources.
With a focus on sustainable practices, Antofagasta Minerals is renowned for its high-quality potassium nitrate and other essential fertilisers, which are vital for agricultural productivity. The company’s commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship has positioned it favourably in the competitive mining landscape.
Notable achievements include significant contributions to the local economy and advancements in mining technology, reinforcing its status as a key player in the industry. Antofagasta Minerals continues to drive growth while prioritising sustainability and community engagement.
20
DitchCarbon score
+2 vs industry average
Antofagasta Minerals’s score of 20 is lower than 48% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.437
20182025
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
2020202120222023202420252026
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Antofagasta Minerals's reported carbon emissions
Antofagasta Minerals, headquartered in CL, reported its Scope 1 and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions for 2023 as approximately 1.19 billion kg CO2e and 16,000 kg CO2e, respectively.
The company has set a near-term target to achieve a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, Antofagasta Minerals aims for a 10% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, compared to a "no action" scenario projected from a 2022 baseline. These commitments are inherited from Antofagasta Minerals S.A.
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Antofagasta Minerals’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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