- Severe weather events impacted two of our operations (Cannington and Australia Manganese).
- Increased uncertainty created by the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority’s recommended conditions for the Worsley Mine Development Project approval and associated challenging operating conditions.
- Structural changes in the nickel market which are expected to continue to place pressure on nickel prices and discounts for our ferronickel product.
- Global markets will continue to be impacted by geopolitical issues that have resulted in disruptions and volatility in trade flows and commodity supply chains.
South32 Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, South32 Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 20.3 Mt CO2-e. By scope: Scope 3: 54.2 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
20.3 Mt CO2-e
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 54.2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.3 Mt CO2-e |
| 2021-07 to 2022-06 | 21.0 Mt CO2-e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Operational greenhouse gas (Scope 1 and 2) emissions decreased by six per cent and value chain GHG emissions (Scope 3) decreased by 17 per cent year-on-year.
- Operational water efficiency was 68.4 per cent in FY24
- 416 hectares of land under active rehabilitation in FY24, a 25 per cent increase from FY23
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Halve our operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2035 from our FY21 baseline.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero GHG emissions across all scopes (Scope 1, 2 and 3) by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmentPeopleCommunitiesOperating Ethically and Responsibly