Antofagasta
Antofagasta PLC, commonly referred to as Antofagasta, is a prominent mining company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1888, the company has evolved into a key player in the global mining industry, primarily focusing on copper production. With major operational regions in Chile, Antofagasta is renowned for its high-quality copper mines, including the Los Pelambres and Centinela mines. The company’s core offerings include copper concentrate and molybdenum, distinguished by their commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation. Antofagasta has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in environmental management and community engagement, solidifying its market position as a leader in responsible mining. With a strong emphasis on operational efficiency and sustainability, Antofagasta continues to set benchmarks in the industry.
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Antofagasta's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Antofagasta reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,228,924,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,228,924,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 887,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 1,188,386,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,188,386,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 16,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Antofagasta has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, compared to 2020 levels, which translates to avoiding approximately 730,000 tonnes CO2e. Additionally, the company has set a long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, contingent on technological advancements. This commitment is part of their broader Climate Change Strategy, which includes initiatives to increase the use of renewable energy sources. Notably, the Los Pelambres operation has targeted 80% of its total energy consumption to come from renewable sources by 2019. Antofagasta's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Antofagasta plc, reflecting a corporate family relationship. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a potential area for future reporting and improvement.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 360,695,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 645,974,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Antofagasta is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
