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Salt and Mineral Mining
ZA
updated 5 days ago

Drdgold

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DRDGOLD Limited, a prominent player in the gold mining industry, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and primarily operates in the Witwatersrand Basin, a region renowned for its rich gold deposits. Founded in 1895, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on surface gold recovery and tailings retreatment, which sets it apart in the sector. With a commitment to sustainable mining practices, DRDGOLD offers unique services that enhance resource recovery while minimising environmental impact. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the successful integration of advanced technologies in its operations, which has bolstered its market position. Recognised for its innovative approach, DRDGOLD continues to lead in the reclamation of gold from historical mining sites, contributing to both economic growth and environmental stewardship in the region.

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31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23

Industry Benchmark

Drdgold's score of 31 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Drdgold's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, DRDGOLD reported total carbon emissions of approximately 368,581,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,570,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 359,909,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 102,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marked a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 414,835,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 8,103,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 406,634,000 kg CO2e. DRDGOLD has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. This initiative reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing its carbon footprint and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The emissions data is cascaded from DRDGOLD Limited, with the company being a current subsidiary of Sibanye Stillwater Limited. This relationship influences its climate strategies and reporting practices. Overall, DRDGOLD is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its environmental impact reporting.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
8,488,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
407,687,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000
000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Drdgold's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Drdgold is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Drdgold is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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