- National energy crisis in South Africa resulting in load curtailment and excess diesel consumption
- Eskom grid access and stability constraints
- Project execution delays
- Production variability impacting carbon emission baselines
- Event-based risks potentially altering CO2 emissions
- Varying decarbonisation maturity among suppliers
Anglo American Platinum Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Anglo American Platinum Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.29 Mt CO2(e). By scope: Scope 3: 2.32 Mt CO2(e) (2022: 5.00 Mt CO2(e)). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
4.29 Mt CO2(e)
2023
Energy Use
20.61 GJ/tonne milled (2022: 18.85 GJ/tonne milled)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.32 Mt CO2(e) (2022: 5.00 Mt CO2(e)) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.29 Mt CO2(e) |
| 2021 | 4.52 Mt CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions from 5.00 Mt CO2(e) in 2022 to 2.32 Mt CO2(e) in 2023
- Concluded an off-take agreement with Envusa Energy for 460 MW of renewable electricity, expected to be operational from 2025
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 (Scopes 1 and 2)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality across operations for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2040
- Reduce water abstraction by 50% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Support Anglo American plc’s 50% absolute reduction ambition in Scope 3 emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityWater StewardshipJust Transition