Anglogold Ashanti

AngloGold Ashanti, a company in the mining and quarrying sector, has set ambitious climate targets, including a commitment to net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Recent Emissions Data:

• 2024: Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1,473,000,000 kg CO2e.
• 2023: Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1,469,000,000 kg CO2e.
• 2022: Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1,475,000,000 kg CO2e.
• 2021: Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1,380,000,000 kg CO2e.
• 2020: Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1,304,000,000 kg CO2e.

Reduction Initiatives and Commitments:

AngloGold Ashanti is focused on reducing its carbon footprint. Key commitments include:

• Net-Zero by 2050: The company aims for net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, demonstrating a long-term vision for decarbonisation.
• Near-Term Reduction Target: AngloGold Ashanti targets a 30% reduction in absolute GHG emissions by 2030, based on a 2021 baseline. This translates to a reduction in emissions from approximately 1,400,000 tonnes of CO2e in 2021 to about 1,000,000 tonnes by the end of the decade.
• Growth Project Consideration: When accounting for growth projects, including those in Nevada and Colombia, AngloGold Ashanti is targeting a 46% reduction in emissions by 2030.
• Historical Progress: The company has already achieved a significant reduction of more than two-thirds in its absolute GHG emissions since 2007.

While Scope 1 (direct emissions) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased electricity) data is provided, Scope 3 emissions data is not explicitly detailed for the years reported. The company's sustainability reports are the primary source for this climate information.