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 2024, Gold Fields, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,580,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 800,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 831,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 823,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals significant contributions from purchased goods and services (526,100,000 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (189,000,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company’s emissions were approximately 561,000,000 kg CO2e in Australia, 450,000,000 kg CO2e in South Africa, and 51,000,000 kg CO2e in Peru. The total global emissions for that year were about 2,580,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 950,000,000 kg CO2e. Gold Fields has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. This commitment is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and encompasses all scopes of emissions. The company has also previously set near-term targets, although some commitments have been removed or expired. Overall, Gold Fields is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its sustainability practices within the mining sector.
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| 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 |
| Scope 2 | 790,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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