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Anglogold Ashanti

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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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 higher than 70% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 1,473,000 kg CO2e, which includes both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This figure reflects a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were about 1,469,000 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, initiated in 2023, underscores their proactive approach to managing climate risks associated with their operations. Historically, AngloGold Ashanti's emissions have fluctuated, with significant figures recorded in previous years, such as 1,475,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 1,380,000 kg CO2e in 2021, where Scope 1 emissions alone accounted for 1,380,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. AngloGold Ashanti's commitment to transparency and proactive climate risk management is evident in their strategic plans, which aim to minimise future emissions and align with global climate goals. Their focus on achieving net zero by 2050 positions them as a responsible player in the mining industry, addressing the urgent need for sustainable practices.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Anglogold Ashanti's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is 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 Anglogold Ashanti is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Anglogold Ashanti 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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