Anglo American plc

London, United Kingdom

ISIN: GB0002010281

Anglo American plc is a multinational mining company with a diversified portfolio spanning diamonds, copper, platinum, and iron ore. Headquartered in London, UK, the company operates globally with significant activities in Africa, Australia, and South America.

CCI Score

49.79

-0.21% May 31

Latest Event

Anglo American Ethical Value Chains Initiative

Anglo American plc outlined its commitment to an ethical value chain that emphasizes responsible sourcing, respect for human rights, and robust public policy engagement. The company’s stance on ensuring a supply chain free from slavery and upholding sustainability standards positions it as a positive actor in promoting ethical business practices and accountable public engagement.

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Anglo American plc is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

OCT

01

2023

Anglo American Ethical Value Chains Initiative
58.48

Anglo American plc outlined its commitment to an ethical value chain that emphasizes responsible sourcing, respect for human rights, and robust public policy engagement. The company’s stance on ensuring a supply chain free from slavery and upholding sustainability standards positions it as a positive actor in promoting ethical business practices and accountable public engagement.
+60

Public and Political Behavior

March 26

Anglo American’s public policy engagement and accountability efforts signal a proactive stance in reforming its interaction with communities and governmental frameworks. While the company promotes ethical practices in its public communications, details on its direct political actions are limited, meriting a strong yet cautious positive score.

Ethical Value Chains - Anglo American plc
+80

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 26

The company’s commitment to sourcing products responsibly and ensuring an ethical supply chain demonstrates a deep commitment to business practices and ethical responsibility. By explicitly aiming to uphold human rights and avoid slavery within its operations, Anglo American sets a positive example in its sector.

Ethical Value Chains - Anglo American plc
JAN

01

2023

Anglo American Commits to Align Lobbying with Paris Agreement Goals
54.98

Anglo American has announced a series of measures to align its lobbying activities with the goals of the Paris Agreement. The commitment, welcomed by leading investors, includes updates to its Code of Conduct, enhanced transparency regarding its industry associations, and establishment of a framework to address potential misalignments between its policy positions and those of its industry groups. This move is seen as a positive step towards ensuring that the company’s lobbying practices do not contribute to authoritarian influences.
+70

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 26

Anglo American's commitment to align its lobbying efforts with the environmental objectives of the Paris Agreement represents a significant positive shift in its political contributions and lobbying activities. This initiative, which includes updating internal policies and increasing transparency about industry associations, reduces the risk of the company being complicit in practices that could support authoritarian or far-right agendas. The proactive engagement with institutional investors further underscores its accountability in public and political behavior.

Leading investors welcome Anglo American’s commitment to align lobbying activity with Paris Agreement — Responsible Lobbying
JAN

01

2020

Anglo American Reaffirms Commitment to Human Rights and Ethical Supply Chain
45.08

Anglo American plc has detailed its comprehensive human rights policy and responsible sourcing standards as part of its Sustainable Mining Plan. The company emphasizes adherence to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and requires rigorous standards from its suppliers to prevent modern slavery, reflecting a strong commitment to labor rights and ethical supply chain practices.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 26

The company’s robust Human Rights Policy, which is aligned with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and integrated into its Code of Conduct, indicates a strong commitment to protecting labor rights and human rights practices. The explicit dedication to assessing social consequences through its Social Consequence matrix further reinforces its positive approach in this area.

Human Rights
+75

Supply Chain Ethics

March 26

Anglo American’s Responsible Sourcing Standard for Suppliers and contractor social management practices are designed to ensure that its supply chain is ethical and free from modern slavery. This proactive approach demonstrates a high standard in supply chain ethics within its business practices.

Human Rights
DEC

23

2019

Anglo American Aligns Lobbying Practices with the Paris Agreement
40.62

Anglo American has announced new commitments to enhance transparency in its lobbying activities by aligning them with the goals of the Paris Agreement. This move is aimed at addressing misalignments in policy positions and improving accountability in climate-related lobbying.
+70

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 26

Anglo American's decision to pledge transparency in its industry association memberships and realign its lobbying practices with the Paris Agreement is a significant step toward responsible political behavior. This commitment not only addresses previous inconsistencies in its policy positions—particularly regarding associations with coal and other fossil fuel interests—but also responds to investor demands for greater accountability in climate-related lobbying practices. Such a move is positively viewed from an anti-fascist, progressive perspective, as it enhances corporate transparency and reduces the risk of corporate support for authoritarian practices that undermine democratic efforts in climate policy.

Anglo American pledges to align lobbying practice with Paris Agreement