In 2026, South32 disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.
South32 disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.
| Metric (GJ) | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Energy Consumption | 151,000,000a | 184,000,000a | 186,000,000a | |
Non-Renewable Energy Consumption | 138,000,000a | 159,000,000a | 156,000,000a | |
Renewable Energy Consumption | 13,000,000a | 25,000,000a | 30,000,000a |
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In 2026, South32 consumed a total of 151 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 8.61% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 91.39% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.a
In 2026, South32 consumed a total of 151 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 8.61% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.a
This low level of renewable energy use highlights a heavy reliance on fossil fuels or other non-renewable sources, suggesting that South32 has considerable room to improve its energy sustainability strategy.
Since 2021, South32's total energy consumption decreased by 8.48%, including a further 17.93% drop in 2026, highlighting a continued decline in energy use.ab
Over the same period, the share of renewable energy decreased by 56.95%, with a further 36.64% drop in 2026, highlighting a weakening in renewable energy performance.ab
Overall, South32’s energy trends reveal a complex picture, with variations in total consumption and renewable sourcing. A closer examination of operational drivers and sourcing strategies is needed to fully assess the company’s environmental impact.