Public Profile

Glencore

Glencore plc, a leading global commodity trading and mining company, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operates across key regions including Africa, Australia, and South America. Founded in 1974, Glencore has evolved into a powerhouse in the natural resources sector, specialising in the production and marketing of metals, minerals, and energy products. The company’s core offerings include copper, cobalt, zinc, and oil, distinguished by their commitment to sustainable practices and responsible sourcing. Glencore's strategic position in the market is underscored by its extensive supply chain and integrated operations, enabling it to maintain a competitive edge. With a strong focus on innovation and efficiency, Glencore continues to achieve significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the commodities industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Glencore'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.

35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Glencore's score of 35 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Glencore's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Glencore reported total carbon emissions of approximately 433,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 16,700 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 10,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 520,700 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Glencore's emissions have varied significantly. For instance, in 2022, the company emitted around 397,500,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 16,400,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 11,400 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 368,300,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Glencore has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced transparency and commitment to climate action within the industry context. As a major player in the global commodities market, Glencore's emissions profile highlights the challenges faced by the sector in addressing climate change and the importance of setting ambitious targets to mitigate environmental impact.

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Scope 1
24,406,000,000
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Scope 2
13,381,000,000
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Scope 3
36,567,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Glencore's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is medium 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. Glencore is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very 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.

Glencore 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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