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, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 968,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 420,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity, and 34,753 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass various indirect emissions categories. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using a 2016 baseline. This commitment reflects Kumba's dedication to improving energy intensity and aligning with global climate initiatives. Kumba's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Anglo American plc, indicating a structured approach to sustainability across its corporate family. The company has consistently reported emissions data, with a total of approximately 994,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 978,000 kg CO2e in 2021, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and accountability in its environmental impact. Kumba Iron Ore's climate strategy is focused on significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, with a clear pathway outlined for achieving these targets by 2030. The company's initiatives are part of a broader industry trend towards sustainability and responsible resource management, reflecting the increasing importance of climate commitments in the mining sector.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 390 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | 25,733,858,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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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.
