Kumba Iron Ore Ltd
Kumba Iron Ore's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Kumba Iron Ore 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).
Kumba Iron Ore has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 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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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.  a | 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 Kumba Iron Ore's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kumba Iron Ore amounted to 839,000 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 Kumba Iron Ore decreased by 13.33%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Kumba Iron Ore's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kumba Iron Ore's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kumba Iron Ore were 417,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kumba Iron Ore reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kumba Iron Ore's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kumba Iron Ore's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 23.91%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Kumba Iron Ore's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kumba Iron Ore reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 422,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Kumba Iron Ore reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kumba Iron Ore's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 10.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kumba Iron Ore's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kumba Iron Ore 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Kumba Iron Ore use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kumba Iron Ore reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Kumba Iron Ore's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kumba Iron Ore's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kumba Iron Ore reported 57,039,000 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 Kumba Iron Ore includes a breakdown across 10 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
Kumba Iron Ore's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kumba Iron Ore's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kumba Iron Ore reported total Scope 3 emissions of 57,039,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 4.55% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 95.45% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kumba Iron Ore's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kumba Iron Ore 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kumba Iron Ore disclose?
In 2024, Kumba Iron Ore reported emissions for 10 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 Kumba Iron Ore's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kumba Iron Ore's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 53,815,900 tCO₂e (94.35%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 1,098,800 tCO₂e (1.93%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 791,200 tCO₂e (1.39%)
Kumba Iron Ore's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kumba Iron Ore’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kumba Iron Ore reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 417,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,633 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 114.77 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Kumba Iron Ore's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kumba Iron Ore's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kumba Iron Ore reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 114.77 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 737.86 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Kumba Iron Ore rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kumba Iron Ore ranked 9 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Kumba Iron Ore is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Kumba Iron Ore's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kumba Iron Ore reported a total carbon footprint of 57,878,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.29% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Kumba Iron Ore's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.55% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.73%. a