Overall Decline in Emissions Over 14 Years

Anglo American reduced its greenhouse gas emissions from 20.0 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent in 2010 to 12.5 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent in 2023, marking a significant decrease of 37.5% over 14 years. This trend reflects the company's ongoing efforts to lower its environmental impact.

Yearly Emissions Reduction Since 2019

Since 2019, Anglo American has consistently reduced its emissions each year, with the annual decrease moving from 16.9 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent in 2019 to 12.5 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent in 2023. This period shows the most consistent downward trend in emissions, highlighting intensified efforts in recent years.

Largest Annual Decrease in 2010-2011

The largest single-year decrease occurred between 2010 and 2011, when emissions fell from 20.0 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent to 19.0 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent, a reduction of 5%. This drop signifies an early significant effort in reducing emissions.

Variability Before Consistent Reductions

Before the consistent reductions starting in 2019, Anglo American's emissions displayed variability, with notable increases and decreases. For example, emissions decreased from 18.0 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent in 2012 to 17.1 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent in 2013, but rose again to 18.3 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent by 2015, indicating fluctuating efforts in reducing emissions during those years.

Emissions Stabilization Before 2019

Between 2016 and 2018, emissions were relatively stable, ranging from 17.9 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent to 15.2 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent. This stability suggests a period of adjustment or plateau in emission reduction efforts before the more aggressive cuts made from 2019 onwards.

Achieving Lowest Emissions in 2023

2023 marked the year with the lowest recorded emissions at 12.5 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent, evidencing Anglo American's most effective result in its sustainability efforts to date. Achieving this milestone suggests the culmination of strategies and technologies implemented over the years to reduce its carbon footprint.