Gold Fields Sustainability Profile
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Gold Fields's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Production 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.
Industry Benchmark
Gold Fields's score of 36 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Gold Fields's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Gold Fields, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. The total emissions were approximately 1,632,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 800,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 831,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 823,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, the company achieved a reduction of about 270,000,000 kg CO2e in its South African operations and approximately 169,000,000 kg CO2e in Australia, reflecting its commitment to lowering its carbon footprint. Gold Fields has set long-term climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. This ambitious target underscores the company's dedication to sustainable mining practices and aligns with global climate action efforts. The company has also reported emissions intensity metrics, with a focus on reducing its overall environmental impact. As part of its ongoing initiatives, Gold Fields continues to monitor and disclose its emissions data, ensuring transparency and accountability in its climate commitments.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 530,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 790,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 430,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
How Carbon Intensive is Gold Fields's Industry?
How Carbon Intensive is Gold Fields's Location?
Gold Fields's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Gold Fields's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 13% last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 34% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 64% of Scope 3 emissions.
Top Scope 3 Categories
Gold Fields's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Gold Fields has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
Newcrest
Freeport Mcmoran
Newmont
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gold Fields's sustainability data and climate commitments