- Maintaining zero harm in safety despite a slight increase in accident rate.
- Addressing community concerns regarding truck traffic on the G-21 route.
- Managing the challenges of a tight labor market and high employee turnover in the mining industry.
Anglo American Unidad de Negocios Cobre
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2012 reporting, Anglo American Unidad de Negocios Cobre disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.6M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 95.7K tCO2e; Scope 2: 480.8K tCO2e; Scope 3: 1.1M tCO2e. 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
1.6M tCO2e
2012
Water Usage
35.5M m³
2012
Energy Use
15.4M GJ
2012
📊 Emissions by Scope (2012)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 95.7K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 480.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.1M tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1.6M tCO2e |
| 2010 | 1.1M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2008 | 1.2M tCO2e/year |
| 2006 | 805.7K tCO2e/year (2006) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Construction of a desalination plant in Atacama to supply water to Mantoverde operation and release water resources for local inhabitants.
- Inauguration of the Quilapilún Explorer Park, a private botanical park of native species in the Metropolitan Region.
- Improved water management practices resulting in savings of over 23.4 million m³ of water (40% savings compared to BAU).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve 100% compliance with Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) program goals.
- Achieve 100% implementation and compliance with the Risk and Change Management (RCM) system in all operations.
- Maintain ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 95% compliance with noise and dust standards.
- Achieve 75% compliance with the new fatigue standard.
- Implement the international water accounting framework in all operations.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve 9% energy savings and 10% emission reductions by 2020.
- Develop new energy efficiency and emission reduction projects to achieve 1% savings towards the 2020 goal.
- Maintain a compliance level of 3 or higher in all applicable requirements of the Anglo American Social Way.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetyCommunity RelationsEnvironmental StewardshipEconomic PerformanceEmployee Well-beingGovernanceSupply Chain Sustainability