Case studies

Climate change is a key challenge of our era. We recognise the need to take meaningful action towards addressing its causes, and to help protect our employees, assets, as well as the communities and environments linked to our operations, against its potential impacts.

Gas fired generating set at Moranbah North Power Station

ECO2Man

We have set a goal of achieving the maximum economically sustainable energy and Green House Gas (GHG) savings in our business and in the use of our products. One of Anglo American’s three strategic focus areas in respect of addressing the causes of climate change and protecting our employees and asset, as well as our communities, against its potential impacts, is operational excellence.

Filtration tanks at Emalahleni Water Reclamation Plant

eMalahleni: Water for adaptation

eMalahleni is one of the fastest growing urban areas in South Africa. It is a municipality of 510,000 people in a water-stressed region in the north-east of the country, and has faced considerable difficulties in meeting increased demand for drinking water. Anglo American has invested almost $US100 million in a water reclamation plant to treat underground water from its mining operations in the Witbank coalfield.

Find out more about our eMalahleni project

The Algal Research & Development Facility

MBD Energy – using algae to reduce carbon emissions

Anglo American is the largest single shareholder in MBD Energy, which has developed proprietary processes for the commercial farming of algae. The company uses waste carbon dioxide (CO2) as its primary feedstock, to produce carbon neutral oil and animal feed. A mid-scale pilot project is under construction.

Platinum’s role in a low-carbon economy

As the role of platinum in making the transition to a low carbon economy becomes ever more prominent, Anglo American has launched a $13.8 million fund to invest in platinum-based technology companies in South Africa.

Sustainable development

Climate change and energy

Case studies

ECO2Man

eMalahleni: Water for adaptation

MBD Energy – using algae to reduce carbon emissions

Platinum’s role in a low-carbon economy

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