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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.
55
DitchCarbon score
+37 vs industry average
South32’s score of 55 is higher than 78% 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
High
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.437
20182025
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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South32's reported carbon emissions
South32, an Australia-headquartered company in the chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt, and other mining and quarrying products industry, has reported its latest carbon emissions data. In 2025, the company anticipates Scope 1 emissions to be 7.4 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions to be 13.3 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions to be 22.7 billion kg CO2e. This follows 2024 emissions of 9.4 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, 10.9 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 54.2 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.
South32 has set a near-term target to halve its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2035, using a 2021 baseline. The company also has a long-term goal to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2050. These commitments are detailed in their annual reports, including the 2024 Annual Report.
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South32’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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