Xstrata plc

Xstrata plc's reported carbon emissions

Xstrata plc, headquartered in Switzerland ("CH"), reported significant carbon emissions in 2008. The company's total emissions for that year amounted to approximately 56.1 billion kg CO2e. This figure encompassed Scope 1 emissions of about 15.6 billion kg CO2e, including substantial fugitive emissions of approximately 11 billion kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were reported at approximately 24.9 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were notably higher, totalling approximately 15.6 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for a significant portion of around 200 billion kg CO2e, alongside upstream transportation and distribution at approximately 2 billion kg CO2e and waste generated in operations at about 1 billion kg CO2e. Xstrata plc has committed to a reduction target of 30% in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, using 2016 as a baseline. This target is a near-term, absolute reduction goal. It's important to note that Xstrata plc's emissions data and some initiatives may be cascaded from its parent or related organisations. Specifically, its CDP and CA100 initiatives are sourced from Glencore plc (cascade level 1), and its RTZ initiatives are also from Glencore plc (cascade level 1). Performance data is sourced from Xstrata Limited (cascade level 0). The organization is a current subsidiary with a cascade level of 1.