Glencore PLC
Glencore's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Glencore 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).
Glencore has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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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.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 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.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Glencore's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Glencore amounted to 27,100,000 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 Glencore decreased by 2.39%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Glencore's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Glencore's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Glencore were 16,200,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Glencore reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Glencore's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Glencore's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.5%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Glencore's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Glencore reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,900,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
What methodology does Glencore use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Glencore reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Glencore's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Glencore's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Glencore reported 389,300,000 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 Glencore includes a breakdown across 1 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
Glencore's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Glencore's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Glencore reported total Scope 3 emissions of 389,300,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 0% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 100% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Glencore reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Glencore's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 23.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Glencore's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Glencore 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Glencore disclose?
In 2024, Glencore reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Glencore's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Glencore's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 313,000,000 tCO₂e (100%)
Glencore's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Glencore’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Glencore reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,200,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 230,944 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 70.15 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Glencore's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Glencore's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Glencore reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 70.15 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 246.19 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Glencore rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Glencore ranked 4 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Glencore among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Glencore's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Glencore reported a total carbon footprint of 416,400,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.06% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Glencore's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.49% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.89%. a