Direct emissions
38,426
tCO2e
S
South32
Explore carbon emissions data for South32. Mycelium helps you review reported emissions, disclosure status, Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 data, climate targets and sustainability information in one company profile.
This profile brings together available carbon emissions data for South32, including reported figures, modelled estimates, disclosure documents and sustainability indicators, so you can review its emissions and compare its performance against similar companies. Read how we source and check this data.
Emissions
Carbon emissions
Total yearly emissions across all scopes
23,340,429 tCO2e
Scope 1
tCO2e
38,426
Scope 2
tCO2e
38,426
Scope 3 total
tCO2e
23,263,578
Scope 3 reported
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
Provenance
Emissions
Factors
5,430,300
kgCO2e / £M
Supplier specific emission factors (kgCO2e / £M)
Modelled
Reported
Scope 1 + 2
Direct + purchased energy
17,880
4,815,988
Upstream
+ upstream Scope 3
48,052
4,815,988
Total
+ all Scope 3
5,430,300
5,281,300
Which figure should I use?
Use Modelled. It is the most complete view: any categories the company hasn't disclosed are filled with industry-typical estimates, so a transparent company isn't unfairly penalised against one that simply hasn't reported.
Reported counts only emissions the company has filed itself. A blank or low Reported cell doesn't mean those emissions don't exist, just that the company hasn't disclosed them.
When Reported sits close to Modelled, that is a positive signal. The company has disclosed most of its salient emissions and there's little gap for the model to fill. Even then, Modelled is the right figure to use for a like-for-like comparison across companies.
Sustainability
Snapshot
Based on reported data, retrieved with AI
- South32 reported 23,340,429 tCO₂e in 2025.
- Scope 3 accounted for 100% of emissions.
- Total emissions decreased 57.4% from 2024.
- Disclosures available for 2 reporting years (since 2024).
According to available emissions disclosures, South32 reported total yearly emissions of 23,340,429 tCO₂e in 2025. Scope 3 emissions accounted for 100% of reported output, indicating supply chain activity, purchased goods and services, business travel, and wider operational dependencies were the most significant contributors to the company's carbon footprint.
The company achieved a Mycelium Score of 0.0, placing it well below average for its sector for sustainability performance, and received a transparency score of 0.0, pointing to very little public detail on their key emissions.
Total Emissions across all scopes
23,340,429 tCO2e
Scope 1 emissions
Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls, such as fuel use, facilities and vehicles.
Scope 2 emissions
Indirect emissions from purchased energy, including electricity, heating and cooling.
Location based
38,426
tCO2eMarket based
–
tCO2eScope 3 emissions
Wider value chain emissions across the 15 GHG Protocol categories, from purchased goods and business travel to investments, where reported.
Cat 1
Purchased goods & services
96,064
tCO2eCat 2
Capital goods
4,803
tCO2eCat 3
Fuel & energy related activities
4,803
tCO2eCat 4
Upstream transportation & distribution
4,803
tCO2eCat 5
Waste generated in operations
4,803
tCO2eCat 6
Business travel
4,803
tCO2eCat 7
Employee commuting
4,803
tCO2eCat 8
Upstream leased assets
4,803
tCO2eCat 9
Downstream transportation & distribution
4,803
tCO2eCat 10
Processing of sold products
4,803
tCO2eCat 11
Use of sold products
301,002
tCO2eCat 12
End-of-life treatment of sold products
4,803
tCO2eCat 13
Downstream leased assets
4,803
tCO2eCat 14
Franchises
4,803
tCO2eCat 15
Investments
108,873
tCO2e17 values were derived via Mycelium's normalisation process rather than reported by the company. Cells marked “–” were not disclosed.
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How scoring works
How the Mycelium Score is calculated
The Mycelium Score is out of 10. Up to 6.5 points reflect carbon intensity vs sector peers (emissions normalised against revenue). The remaining 3.5 reflect data quality: third-party verified, profile claimed by the company, and full disclosure across all reporting categories.
A higher score means lower carbon intensity than sector peers, backed by data that's third-party verified, claimed by the company, and fully disclosed. South32's score sits at the top of this page and in the score panel.
How the Transparency Score is calculated
The Transparency Score measures how much of a company's key emissions data is publicly disclosed, graded from A (very high) down to F (very low). Crucially, it weights each gap by how material that bucket is for the company's industry, so an undisclosed category where the bulk of emissions sit hurts far more than a minor one.
For South32, the single biggest gap is Use of sold products (Scope 3 Category 11). Mycelium estimates it accounts for around 47% of the company's total footprint, typically the largest source of emissions for a Services company, yet it hasn't been disclosed. Leaving a bucket this large unreported is what's holding the transparency score down.
Other material categories South32 hasn't disclosed:
- Investments (Scope 3 Category 15), around 17% of the estimated footprint
- Purchased goods & services (Scope 3 Category 1), around 15% of the estimated footprint
- Scope 1 (direct emissions), around 6% of the estimated footprint
In total, roughly 91% of South32's estimated emissions sit in categories it hasn't reported. Disclosing these would be the fastest way to raise the transparency score.
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Our white paper covers exactly how the Mycelium Score and Transparency Score are calculated, including the normalisation process and what earns a 10/10.
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South32 carbon emissions FAQs
What are South32's carbon emissions?
In its 2025 reporting year, South32 disclosed total emissions of 23,340,429 tCO2e across all scopes. Scope 3 accounted for the largest share, around 100% of the total.
How transparent is South32's emissions reporting?
South32 has a Mycelium transparency score of 0 out of 100. The score weights each emissions category by how material it is for the company's industry, so it reflects whether the disclosures that matter most have been made.
Is South32 sustainable?
Mycelium measures sustainability through carbon emissions data rather than giving a yes or no verdict. South32 has a Mycelium Score of 0 out of 10, which reflects its emissions intensity against sector peers together with how transparent and well-verified its reporting is. The emissions figures, disclosure documents and climate targets on this page give the fuller picture.
Is South32 environmentally friendly?
Carbon emissions are one measurable part of environmental impact, and the part Mycelium tracks. South32 disclosed 23,340,429 tCO2e for 2025, and its Mycelium Score of 0 out of 10 shows how that performance compares with similar companies in its sector.
Learn more about our methodology and where this data comes from.
