Glencore

Glencore, a company in the chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products sector headquartered in Switzerland (CH), reported a total of approximately 473.1 billion kg CO2e in emissions for 2025. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 14.55 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 6.3 billion kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions accounted for a substantial portion, totalling about 452.3 billion kg CO2e, with the use of sold products being the largest contributor at approximately 366.06 billion kg CO2e.

In 2024, Glencore's total emissions were approximately 416.4 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 16.2 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 10.9 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were around 389.3 billion kg CO2e.

For 2023, total emissions were reported as approximately 430.1 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 18.1 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 10.1 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 401.8 billion kg CO2e.

Glencore has established several climate commitments and reduction targets. The company aims for net zero industrial emissions by the end of 2050, subject to a supportive policy environment. In the near term, Glencore has set targets to reduce its emissions. Specifically, it aims for a 15% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by the end of 2026, based on a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, it has a target for a 50% reduction in total emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by the end of 2035, also against the 2019 baseline. Some reports also indicate aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by at least 5% by 2020, compared to 2016 levels. Glencore also has an ambition to be a net zero total emissions company by 2050.