Submit your email to push it up the queue
De Beers Group, a renowned name in the diamond industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Africa, Canada, and Australia. Founded in 1888, the company has played a pivotal role in shaping the global diamond market, establishing itself as a leader in diamond exploration, mining, and retail. De Beers is celebrated for its unique offerings, including ethically sourced diamonds and innovative marketing strategies that have defined luxury jewellery. The company’s commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing sets it apart in a competitive landscape. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, De Beers continues to hold a prominent market position, recognised for its quality and craftsmanship in diamond production.
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.
Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.
De Beers's score of 58 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, De Beers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,600,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity accounting for about 900,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 1,700,000,000 kg CO2e, including 3,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set a significant commitment to achieve a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a long-term target to reach net zero across all scopes by August 2024. De Beers's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, De Beers UK Limited, and is part of a broader corporate family relationship with Anglo American plc, which also influences its climate initiatives. The company is actively working towards its science-based targets, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability within the diamond industry.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
2020 | 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 | - |
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.
De Beers 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.