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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Gold Fields's score of 24 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 were approximately 2,279,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 2,260,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Gold Fields has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This long-term target was formalised in 2023, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and has been actively working towards this goal since 2022. The breakdown of emissions in 2023 highlights the ongoing challenges in managing Scope 3 emissions, which remain a significant portion of their total emissions. Gold Fields continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its environmental impact within the mining sector, headquartered in South Africa (ZA).
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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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Gold Fields is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
