Kumba Iron Ore
Kumba Iron Ore, a subsidiary of Anglo American, is a leading player in the global iron ore industry, headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Established in 2005, the company has rapidly evolved, with significant operations primarily in the Northern Cape region, where it extracts high-quality iron ore from its Sishen and Kolomela mines. Kumba Iron Ore is renowned for its premium iron ore products, which are essential for steel production. The company’s commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Kumba has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest iron ore producers in Africa, contributing significantly to the local economy and global supply chains.
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Kumba Iron Ore's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kumba Iron Ore reported total carbon emissions of approximately 968,000 kg CO2e, comprising 548 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 422 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions for this year. Over the years, Kumba has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been outlined in their recent reports. In previous years, Kumba's emissions have varied, with notable figures including 990,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 910,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has consistently reported emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its environmental impact. However, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available, suggesting that while Kumba is monitoring its emissions, it may not have formalised commitments to specific reduction goals. Kumba Iron Ore's emissions intensity has been reported at approximately 22 kg CO2e per tonne of ore, reflecting its operational efficiency in relation to carbon output. The company operates within the global mining sector, which is increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with international climate agreements.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 390 | 000 | 000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000 | 000 | 000 |
| Scope 2 | 360 | 000 | 000 | 000 | - | 000,000 | 000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000 | 000 | 000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
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Kumba Iron Ore is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
