South32 Limited, headquartered in Australia, is a prominent player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, specialising in the mining and quarrying of salt and other products. Founded in 2015, the company emerged from the demerger of BHP Billiton, quickly establishing itself as a key competitor in the industry.
With major operations across Australia, Southern Africa, and South America, South32 focuses on core products such as alumina, aluminium, manganese, nickel, silver, and zinc. Their commitment to sustainable practices and innovation sets them apart in the market, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of their customers.
Recognised for their operational excellence, South32 has achieved significant milestones, including a strong market position in the global mining landscape. Their dedication to responsible resource management and community engagement further enhances their reputation as a leader in the mining and quarrying sector.
+37 vs industry average
South32’s score of 55 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 66% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
South32's reported carbon emissions
South32, headquartered in Australia and operating in the chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt, and other mining and quarrying products sector, has reported its carbon emissions for several years.
For the reporting year 2025, South32's total emissions amounted to approximately 43.1 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of Scope 1 emissions totalling about 7.4 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 13.3 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 22.7 billion kg CO2e.
In the preceding year, 2024, total emissions were approximately 77.7 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 9.4 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 10.9 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 54.2 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2020, total emissions were approximately 134.2 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at about 10.3 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 12.9 billion kg CO2e, and a substantial Scope 3 of approximately 110 billion kg CO2e. In 2019, total emissions were approximately 139.8 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 10.5 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 13 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 116.4 billion kg CO2e.
South32 has established significant climate commitments. The company aims to halve its operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2035, using its FY21 baseline. Furthermore, South32 has set a long-term goal to achieve net zero GHG emissions across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2050. They also have a commitment to review their emissions reduction targets every five years.
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South32’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2035
50% reduction in Scope 1
We are taking action to meet our target to reduce our operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 50 per cent by 2035, fro…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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