Anglo American PLC
Anglo American's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Anglo American completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Anglo American has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Anglo American's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Anglo American amounted to 11,600,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Anglo American decreased by 7.2%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Anglo American's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Anglo American's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Anglo American were 6,700,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Anglo American reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Anglo American's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 30.93%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Anglo American's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.67%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Anglo American's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Anglo American reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,900,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Anglo American reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Anglo American's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 24.62%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Anglo American's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Anglo American 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Anglo American use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Anglo American reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Anglo American's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Anglo American's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Anglo American reported 170,600,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Anglo American includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Anglo American's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Anglo American's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Anglo American reported total Scope 3 emissions of 170,600,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 6.98% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 93.02% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Anglo American's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Anglo American 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Anglo American disclose?
In 2024, Anglo American reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Anglo American's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Anglo American's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 81,400,000 tCO₂e (47.71%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 69,800,000 tCO₂e (40.91%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 6,400,000 tCO₂e (3.75%)
Anglo American's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Anglo American’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Anglo American reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,700,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 20,134 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 332.77 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Anglo American's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Anglo American's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Anglo American reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 332.77 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 200.98 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Anglo American rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Anglo American ranked 18 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Anglo American is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Anglo American's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Anglo American reported a total carbon footprint of 182,200,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.67% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Anglo American's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.63% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.68%. a