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Salt and Mineral Mining
ZA
updated a month ago

Anglogold Ashanti Sustainability Profile

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AngloGold Ashanti Limited, a prominent player in the global mining industry, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates across several key regions, including Africa, the Americas, and Australia. Founded in 2004 through the merger of AngloGold and Ashanti Goldfields, the company has since established itself as a leading gold producer, focusing on sustainable mining practices and responsible resource management. With a diverse portfolio of operations, AngloGold Ashanti is renowned for its high-quality gold production, leveraging advanced technologies and innovative techniques to enhance efficiency. The company’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement sets it apart in the industry, contributing to its strong market position. Notable achievements include significant reductions in operational costs and a focus on environmental stewardship, reinforcing its reputation as a responsible mining entity.

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How does Anglogold Ashanti's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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

Anglogold Ashanti's score of 23 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Anglogold Ashanti's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, AngloGold Ashanti reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,473,000,000 kg CO2e, encompassing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This figure reflects a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were about 1,469,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. This long-term target was established to proactively address and mitigate climate risks associated with their operations. Over the past few years, AngloGold Ashanti has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions in 2022 recorded at approximately 1,475,000,000 kg CO2e and 1,380,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company is focused on transparency and sustainability, aligning its strategies with industry standards to ensure effective climate action. AngloGold Ashanti's emissions data is sourced directly from the company, with no cascading from a parent organization. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, striving to improve its environmental performance in the mining sector.

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How Carbon Intensive is Anglogold Ashanti's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Anglogold Ashanti's primary industry is Salt and Mineral Mining, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Anglogold Ashanti's Location?

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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 Anglogold Ashanti is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Anglogold Ashanti's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Anglogold Ashanti has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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