Kumba Iron Ore

Kumba Iron Ore, headquartered in South Africa, reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 57.8 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This includes about 417 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 422 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were approximately 57.0 billion kg CO2e.

Looking back, in 2023, Kumba Iron Ore's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were approximately 58.6 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at roughly 548 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 420 million kg CO2e. In 2022, the company reported approximately 56.7 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, while Scope 1 emissions were about 554 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were roughly 440 million kg CO2e. For 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 531 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (from purchased electricity) were about 458 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totaled around 33.4 billion kg CO2e.

Kumba Iron Ore has set several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using a 2016 baseline. Additionally, Kumba Iron Ore has committed to a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2040, against a 2020 baseline. The company also states an ambition to be carbon neutral in Scope 2 emissions across its operations by 2030. Another stated target indicates a 28% reduction in operational (Scope 1 and 2) GHG emissions by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline.