Anglo American reports comprehensive climate and water data but delivery is failing. Scope 1&2 emissions fell 30.9% since 2018, yet total emissions rose 1.67% in 2024 as Scope 3 climbed above baseline. The company lags its own 2030 target, lacks SBTi validation, and faces unresolved human rights litigation over lead poisoning in Zambia alongside Chilean environmental fines and glacier-threatening expansion.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (7/10, 7/10). Weakest on Controversies & Red Flags and Targets & Commitments (1/10, 3/10).
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Among the 10 major mining & extraction brands we've scored, Anglo American sits 5th of 10.
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Anglo American is a diversified mining company headquartered in London, extracting copper, diamonds, iron ore, nickel, and platinum across Africa, South America, and Australia. Founded in 1917, it ranks among the world's largest miners by revenue and operational footprint. The company operates in one of the most environmentally and socially sensitive industries.
Peer mining company with similar scale and transition challenges, also facing climate and water criticism.
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