ERG Africa
ERG Africa, officially known as Eurasian Resources Group Africa, is a prominent player in the mining and resource sector, headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Established in 2014, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across key regions in Africa, focusing on mining, metallurgy, and energy. With a commitment to sustainable practices, ERG Africa offers a diverse range of products, including copper, cobalt, and other minerals, distinguished by their high quality and responsible sourcing. The company has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a leader in the African mining industry, recognised for its innovative approaches and community engagement initiatives. Through its strategic operations and dedication to excellence, ERG Africa continues to strengthen its market presence, contributing to the continent's economic development while adhering to international standards.
DitchCarbon Score
How does ERG Africa'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
ERG Africa's score of 11 is lower than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
ERG Africa's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, ERG Africa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29,400,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 29,300,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 100,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, the company has shown a slight decrease in total emissions, down from about 30,300,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 29,800,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Despite these figures, ERG Africa has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where significant emissions are often associated with energy production and resource extraction. As such, ERG Africa's commitment to addressing climate change remains crucial for aligning with global sustainability goals.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 23,768,926,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 365,746,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 24,134,672,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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ERG Africa 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.
