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 2024, Kumba Iron Ore, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 839,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 417,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 422,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 57,039,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the processing of sold products. Comparatively, in 2023, Kumba's total emissions were about 968,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 548,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 420,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 57,664,000,000 kg CO2e. Kumba Iron Ore has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using a 2016 baseline. This target is part of their broader decarbonisation pathway, which reflects their commitment to improving energy intensity and reducing overall emissions. The emissions data is cascaded from Kumba Iron Ore Limited, a current subsidiary of Anglo American plc, which influences their sustainability initiatives and reporting practices. Kumba's climate strategy aligns with industry standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 25,733,858,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
