Antofagasta PLC

Common Name
Antofagasta
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Copper
Employees
8,095
Ticker
ANTO
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Antofagasta plc is a leading mining company headquartered in London, primarily engaged in the extraction and production of copper concentrate. The company operates several significant mining sites in ...

Antofagasta's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Antofagasta 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Antofagasta has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Market-Based
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Antofagasta’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Antofagasta's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Antofagasta's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Antofagasta's Climate Change Statement 2023
b. Antofagasta's Climate Change Statement 2023
c. Antofagasta's Sustainability Report 2023
c. Antofagasta's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Antofagasta's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Antofagasta amounted to 1,996,458 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 Antofagasta increased by 0.74%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Antofagasta's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240350 k700 k1.05 M1.4 MtCO2e-6%+13%+7%+3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Antofagasta's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Antofagasta were 1,228,924 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Antofagasta reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Antofagasta's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 16.45%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Antofagasta's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.41%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Antofagasta's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Antofagasta reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 887 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 767,534 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Antofagasta reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Antofagasta's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 40.5%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Antofagasta's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Antofagasta 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Antofagasta use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Antofagasta reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Antofagasta's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240350 k700 k1.05 M1.4 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Antofagasta’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Antofagasta reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,228,924 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,613 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 185.82 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Antofagasta's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50010,000200,0005,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)FJPGAnglo AmericanYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,700,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,134Scope 1 Intensity: 332.77 tCO2e/$MFreeport-McMoRanYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,815,573 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,455Scope 1 Intensity: 424.89 tCO2e/$MHindustan CopperYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,853 tCO2eRevenue: $M 204Scope 1 Intensity: 38.42 tCO2e/$MEndeavour MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 646,163 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,698Scope 1 Intensity: 174.74 tCO2e/$MVictrexYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,085 tCO2eRevenue: $M 396Scope 1 Intensity: 45.62 tCO2e/$MCroda InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 95,931 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,043Scope 1 Intensity: 46.95 tCO2e/$MVesuviusYear: 2023Scope 1: 169,914 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,457Scope 1 Intensity: 69.14 tCO2e/$MFFFirst Copper TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,026 tCO2eRevenue: $M 95Scope 1 Intensity: 31.69 tCO2e/$MChina Nonferrous MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 223,818 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,723Scope 1 Intensity: 7.53 tCO2e/$MMMGYear: 2024Scope 1: 648,866 tCO2eRevenue: $M 35,016Scope 1 Intensity: 18.53 tCO2e/$MJJJames CropperYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,399 tCO2eRevenue: $M 130Scope 1 Intensity: 195.36 tCO2e/$MFirst Quantum MineralsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,700,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,802Scope 1 Intensity: 354.02 tCO2e/$MPPPetra DiamondsYear: 2024Scope 1: 36,586 tCO2eRevenue: $M 279Scope 1 Intensity: 131.05 tCO2e/$MGGGem DiamondsYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,656 tCO2eRevenue: $M 115Scope 1 Intensity: 293.59 tCO2e/$MSouthern CopperYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,040,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,433Scope 1 Intensity: 178.42 tCO2e/$MMondiYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,540,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,679Scope 1 Intensity: 230.58 tCO2e/$MLyondellBasell IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,302Scope 1 Intensity: 372.19 tCO2e/$MHudbay MineralsYear: 2024Scope 1: 287,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,793Scope 1 Intensity: 102.75 tCO2e/$MCapstone CopperYear: 2023Scope 1: 422,037 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,346Scope 1 Intensity: 313.66 tCO2e/$MLundin MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 715,289 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,720Scope 1 Intensity: 151.56 tCO2e/$MSandfire ResourcesYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,303 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,394Scope 1 Intensity: 77.67 tCO2e/$MCentral Asia MetalsYear: 2023Scope 1: 22,470 tCO2eRevenue: $M 151Scope 1 Intensity: 149.22 tCO2e/$MJiangxi CopperYear: 2024Scope 1: 247,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 71,379Scope 1 Intensity: 3.46 tCO2e/$MAntofagastaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,228,924 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,613Scope 1 Intensity: 185.82 tCO2e/$M

How does Antofagasta's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Antofagasta reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 185.82 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 149.22 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Antofagasta rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Antofagasta ranked 16 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Antofagasta is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

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