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De Beers

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.

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.

30

Industry Average

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

De Beers's score of 30 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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De Beers's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, De Beers reported total emissions of approximately 1,600,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions data primarily covering Scope 2, specifically from purchased electricity. In 2022, their total emissions were about 1,700,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 800,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 3,100,000,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2021, saw total emissions of around 1,600,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 700,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at about 2,900,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, total emissions were reported at approximately 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 600,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 3,800,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, De Beers has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a lack of formal climate pledges or structured reduction strategies. The company continues to focus on sustainability within the diamond industry, but further details on their climate commitments remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
600
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Scope 2
900
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000
000,000,000
Scope 3
3,800,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. De Beers's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), 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. De Beers is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

De Beers 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.

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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