Gold Fields
Gold Fields Limited, a prominent player in the global mining industry, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates major mining sites across regions such as Australia, Ghana, Peru, and Chile. Founded in 1887, the company has established itself as a leader in gold production, focusing on sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies. Gold Fields is renowned for its high-quality gold mining operations, with a commitment to responsible resource management and community engagement. The company’s core services include exploration, extraction, and processing of gold, which are distinguished by their emphasis on safety and environmental stewardship. With a strong market position, Gold Fields has achieved significant milestones, including the development of several world-class mines and a reputation for operational excellence. As a result, it continues to be a key contributor to the global gold supply chain, driving advancements in the mining sector.
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Gold Fields's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Gold Fields reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,580,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for about 1,632,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 950,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, where emissions peaked at about 2,270,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Gold Fields has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is a member of the BA1.5 initiative, indicating its commitment to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Although some near-term targets have been removed, Gold Fields continues to focus on long-term strategies to reduce emissions across all scopes. The breakdown of emissions in 2022 included approximately 790,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 930,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 980,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, highlighting the importance of addressing indirect emissions in their climate strategy. Overall, Gold Fields is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining transparency in its emissions reporting and climate commitments.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 600,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 910,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 480,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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