Sibanye Stillwater
Sibanye Stillwater, a leading global precious metals mining company, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates primarily in the Southern African region and the United States. Founded in 2013, the company has rapidly established itself in the mining industry, focusing on gold and platinum group metals (PGMs). Sibanye Stillwater's core products include gold, platinum, palladium, and rhodium, which are essential for various industrial applications and automotive catalysts. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation, positioning itself as a responsible leader in the sector. With a strong market presence, Sibanye Stillwater has achieved significant milestones, including the acquisition of Stillwater Mining Company in 2017, enhancing its footprint in the North American market. This strategic expansion underscores its dedication to growth and operational excellence in the competitive mining landscape.
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Sibanye Stillwater's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Sibanye Stillwater reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,836,000,000 kg CO2e in South Africa, with Scope 1 emissions at about 129,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at approximately 2,994,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 713,000,000 kg CO2e. The company's total emissions for the same year globally were around 7,823,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 495,085,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at about 6,156,661,000 kg CO2e. Sibanye Stillwater has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 27% by 2025, using 2010 as the base year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects the company's dedication to mitigating climate change impacts within the mining sector. The company is actively working towards these targets to ensure compliance with global climate standards and to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the mining industry.
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Get Started| 2010 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 1,086,490,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 95,084,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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