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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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32

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Xstrata plc's score of 32 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 significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 16,720,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 10,330,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 406,000,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions included substantial contributions from the use of sold products (about 324,400,000,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 17,800,000,000 kg CO2e). In 2008, Xstrata's emissions were also notable, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 15,600,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions around 24,900,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 15,600,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes for several years, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. Despite the extensive emissions data, Xstrata has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their sustainability strategy. The company operates in a sector that is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of establishing clear climate goals to align with global sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
15,600,000,000
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Scope 2
24,900,000,000
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Scope 3
15,600,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Xstrata plc is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Xstrata plc is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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