De Beers
De Beers Group, a renowned name in the diamond industry, is headquartered in London, UK, with significant operations across Africa, Canada, and Australia. Founded in 1888, De Beers has played a pivotal role in shaping the global diamond market, establishing itself as a leader in diamond exploration, mining, and retail. The company is celebrated for its unique approach to diamond sourcing and its commitment to ethical practices, including sustainable mining and community development. De Beers offers a range of core products, including rough diamonds and high-quality jewellery, distinguished by their exceptional craftsmanship and heritage. With a strong market position, De Beers has achieved notable milestones, including the creation of the iconic "A Diamond is Forever" campaign, which transformed consumer perceptions of diamonds. Today, De Beers continues to innovate while upholding its legacy of excellence in the diamond industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does De Beers's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
De Beers's score of 33 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
De Beers's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, De Beers reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1.6 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 sources, with an additional 3.1 million tonnes CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions in 2022. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, De Beers is targeting a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. De Beers is committed to achieving these reductions as part of its long-term strategy to address climate change and enhance sustainability within the mining sector.
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Add to project2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 900,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,800,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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De Beers is committed to some 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.
