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Xstrata plc

Xstrata plc, a prominent player in the global mining and metals industry, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a leader in the extraction and production of essential minerals, including copper, coal, nickel, and zinc. With significant operations across regions such as Australia, South America, and Africa, Xstrata is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for these resources. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in mining technology, which sets it apart in a competitive market. Xstrata's strategic acquisitions and expansions have solidified its market position, making it a key contributor to the global supply chain. With a focus on efficiency and environmental responsibility, Xstrata plc continues to achieve notable milestones in the mining sector.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Xstrata plc's score of 34 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Xstrata plc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Xstrata plc reported a carbon intensity of approximately 6,400 kg CO2e per tonne for metals smelting and about 4,700 kg CO2e per tonne for coal mining. This data reflects their ongoing operations but does not specify total emissions figures for Scope 1, 2, or 3. In 2022, the carbon intensity for metals smelting was about 7,900 kg CO2e per tonne, while coal mining had a carbon intensity of approximately 4,800 kg CO2e per tonne. This indicates a reduction in carbon intensity for metals smelting from 2022 to 2023. Historically, in 2008, Xstrata's total emissions included 15,600,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 24,900,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 15,600,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services. Currently, Xstrata has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction commitments suggests a need for further transparency regarding their climate strategy and future emissions reduction plans.

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2008
Scope 1
15,600,000,000
Scope 2
24,900,000,000
Scope 3
15,600,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Xstrata plc's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Xstrata plc is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Xstrata plc 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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