Global warming poses danger to the life on earth, risking fresh water, food, and energy supplies. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are the primary cause of global warming. Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) are GHGs produced by the combustion of oil, fossil fuels, and other sources.
The metals and mining industry accounts for approximately 4% to 7% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. GHG emissions are produced by industry operations such as energy generation, heat or steam, and fuel use. The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has committed to a goal of net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
Anglo American Plc (Anglo American) is a diversified mining company. The company explores, plans, builds, mines, processes, transports and markets bulk commodities, base metals, precious metals and minerals. In 2021, the company reported total GHG emissions of around 14.8 million tonnes CO2 equivalents (MtCO2eq), down 8% from 2020.
Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions are the three categories of GHG emissions. Scope 1 emissions are direct emissions from facilities owned or controlled by the company, such as fuel use, on-site electricity generation, and process emissions. Indirect GHG emissions from the generation of purchased energy, such as the electricity, heat or steam are referred to as Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions refer to the company's other indirect emissions beyond the company’s direct operations and occur in the company’s value chain, including upstream and downstream activities. The company has reported Scope 3 emissions for 2020. In 2021, the company undertook Scope 3 emissions assessment, covering the period January 1, 2020, to December 30, 2020, which were 114.8 MtCO2e.
Scope 1 emissions account for most of Anglo American’s overall GHG emissions, accounting for 61.1% of total GHG emissions (9.0 MtCO2eq) in 2021. In 2021, the company's Scope 1 emissions fell by 9.3%, and Scope 2 emissions fell by 6.4%.
Anglo American has set a target to be carbon neutral across its operations by 2040. The company also aims to reduce their Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2040.
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