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Xstrata plc

Xstrata plc, a prominent player in the global mining and metals industry, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a leader in the extraction and production of essential minerals, including copper, coal, nickel, and zinc. With significant operations across regions such as Australia, South America, and Africa, Xstrata is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for these resources. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in mining technology, which sets it apart in a competitive market. Xstrata's strategic acquisitions and expansions have solidified its market position, making it a key contributor to the global supply chain. With a focus on efficiency and environmental responsibility, Xstrata plc continues to achieve notable milestones in the mining sector.

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Xstrata plc's score of 36 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Xstrata plc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Xstrata plc reported carbon emissions related to its operations, with a carbon intensity of approximately 6,400 kg CO2e per tonne for metals smelting and about 4,700 kg CO2e per tonne for coal mining. This data indicates a reduction in carbon intensity from 2022, where emissions were approximately 7,900 kg CO2e per tonne for metals smelting and about 4,800 kg CO2e per tonne for coal mining. Historically, in 2008, Xstrata's total emissions included 15,600,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 24,900,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 15,600,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions were significantly driven by purchased goods and services, which accounted for 200,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Xstrata has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions, it may not have formal commitments in place to address climate change proactively.

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2008
Scope 1
15,600,000,000
Scope 2
24,900,000,000
Scope 3
15,600,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Xstrata plc's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Xstrata plc is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Xstrata plc 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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