Glencore operates one of the world's largest mining portfolios with massive absolute emissions (416 Mt CO2e in 2024) and negligible renewable energy adoption (3.5%). Despite 25% emissions reductions since 2019, the company undermines its own trajectory by acquiring $7 billion in steelmaking coal assets. Unresolved corruption convictions, active greenwashing complaints, and climate policy obstruction define its record.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Controversies & Red Flags and Energy Source (1/10, 1/10).
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Among the 10 major mining & extraction brands we've scored, Glencore plc sits 9th of 10.
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Glencore plc is a diversified global mining and commodities trading company headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, operating copper, zinc, nickel, coal, oil and agricultural assets across six continents. Founded in 1976 as Marc Rich + Co., it is one of the world's largest integrated producers of commodities and a major thermal and steelmaking coal supplier.
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