- Difficult ground conditions at Obuasi mine impacting production
- Increased ASM activity in several operating countries
- Global inflationary pressures
- Geopolitical uncertainties and conflicts
- Climate change impacts (extreme weather, water scarcity)
- Cybersecurity threats
AngloGold Ashanti plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, AngloGold Ashanti plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.5K ktCO2e/year. 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
1.5K ktCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
29.9K ML/year
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.5K ktCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 1.5K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 1.4K kilotonnes (2021) |
| 2017 | 4.0K kilotonnes of GHG |
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 GHG emissions (although slightly above target)
- Achieved a record low Reportable environmental incident (1)
- Progress towards GISTM conformance at all TSFs by August 2025
- Significant reductions in the number of people exposed to silica levels above allowed occupational exposure limits
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Full GISTM conformance at all TSFs by August 2025
- Improve female representation in senior management to 26% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 (from 2021 baseline)
- Implement ID&E strategy across all business units
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate action and resilienceTailings managementEnvironmental stewardshipBusiness sustainabilityHuman rightsInclusion, diversity and equityCommunity resilienceSafetyArtisanal and small-scale mining