Kumba Iron Ore, a subsidiary of Anglo American, is a leading player in the global iron ore industry, headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Established in 2005, the company has rapidly evolved, with significant operations primarily in the Northern Cape region, where it extracts high-quality iron ore from its Sishen and Kolomela mines. Kumba Iron Ore is renowned for its premium iron ore products, which are essential for steel production. The company’s commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Kumba has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest iron ore producers in Africa, contributing significantly to the local economy and global supply chains.
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In 2024, Kumba Iron Ore, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 417,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2030, using a 2016 baseline. This target reflects Kumba's commitment to improving energy intensity and reducing overall emissions as part of its decarbonisation pathway. In 2023, Kumba's Scope 1 emissions were about 548,000,000 kg CO2e, while in 2022, they were approximately 554,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently reported its emissions data, with a focus on Scope 1 and 2, but has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions in recent years. Kumba Iron Ore's climate initiatives are cascaded from its parent company, Anglo American plc, which influences its sustainability strategies. The company is actively working towards its reduction targets, demonstrating a commitment to addressing climate change within the mining industry.
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2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 390 | 000 | 000 | 000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 360 | 000 | 000 | 000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
Scope 3 | 25,733,858,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000 | - | - | - |
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Kumba Iron Ore is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.