South32 Ltd
South32's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, South32 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).
South32 has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 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.  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 South32's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of South32 amounted to 20,300,000 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 South32 decreased by 6.45%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
South32's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are South32's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of South32 were 9,400,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has South32 reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, South32's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), South32's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.74%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are South32's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, South32 reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,900,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has South32 reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, South32's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 15.5%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), South32's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that South32 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does South32 use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, South32 reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
South32's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into South32's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, South32 reported 54,200,000 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 South32 includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
South32's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are South32's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, South32 reported total Scope 3 emissions of 54,200,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 8.08% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 91.92% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has South32 reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, South32's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 50.73%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), South32's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 16.62%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does South32 disclose?
In 2024, South32 reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of South32's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to South32's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 35,230,000 tCO₂e (65.66%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 13,008,000 tCO₂e (24.24%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,626,000 tCO₂e (3.03%)
South32's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into South32’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, South32 reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,400,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,524 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,249.28 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
South32's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does South32's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, South32 reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,249.28 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 151.59 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does South32 rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, South32 ranked 24 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places South32 among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into South32's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, South32 reported a total carbon footprint of 74,500,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.07% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to South32's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 72.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 14.63%. a