- Climate change impacts (drought, extreme weather, supply chain disruptions)
- Regulatory uncertainty and new regulations (e.g., Large Mining Royalty Law, Economic Crime Law)
- Cybersecurity threats
- Mineral theft and other criminal activities
Antofagasta Minerals S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
Waste
556 million tons
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.1M tCO2e (location-based) |
| 2021 | 2.3M tCO2e/year |
| 2018 | 2.4M tCO2e |
| 2017 | 2.9M tCO2e/year |
| 2016 | 2.8M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 3.4%
- Achieved 60% seawater use in total water withdrawals
- Completed Los Pelambres desalination plant
- Centinela operating with 100% seawater
- Completed GISTM compliance at El Mauro dam and Centinela thickened tailings deposit
- Launched Circular Economy Strategy
- Reduced High Potential Accidents by 19%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve 70% of water management standard goals by all Group companies
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2035 (2020 baseline)
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 10% by 2030 (2022 baseline)
- Increase female workforce participation to 30% by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Safety and SustainabilityCompetitivenessPeople and CultureGrowthInnovationClimate ChangeWater StewardshipBiodiversityCircular EconomyCommunity RelationsHuman RightsCorporate GovernanceResponsible Sourcing