In 2025, 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 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 7,400,000a | 9,400,000a | 10,300,000a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 13,300,000a | 10,900,000a | 11,400,000a | |
Location-Based | 17,300,000a | 18,000,000a | 19,700,000a | |
Unspecified Calculation Method | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Total Scope 3 | 22,700,000a | 54,200,000a | 65,000,000a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 1,282.4957a | 1,918.3673a | 1,824.3004a |
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In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of South32 amounted to 24,700,000 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of South32 decreased by 9.85%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of South32 were 7,400,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2020, South32's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 28.16%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), South32's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 21.28%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2025, South32 reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,300,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 17,300,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), South32's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that South32's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
In 2025, South32 reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
In 2025, South32 reported 22,700,000 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 2025 disclosure of South32 includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
In 2025, South32 reported total Scope 3 emissions of 22,700,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 23.68% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 76.32% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Since 2020, South32's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 79.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), South32's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 58.12%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
In 2025, 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.
In 2025, the largest contributors to South32's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2025, South32 reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,400,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,770 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,282.5 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2025, South32 reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,282.5 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 205, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2025, South32 ranked 22 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
In 2025, South32 reported a total carbon footprint of 47,400,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 41.91% decrease compared to 2024, 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 47.89% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 36.5%.a