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 South Africa. Founded in 1887, Gold Fields has established itself as a leader in gold production, focusing on sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies. The company primarily engages in the exploration, extraction, and processing of gold, with a commitment to responsible environmental stewardship. Gold Fields is renowned for its high-quality gold production and operational efficiency, which have positioned it among the top gold mining companies worldwide. Notable achievements include its significant contributions to local economies and its ongoing efforts in community development and sustainability initiatives.
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 19 is higher than 89% 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, 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 2,256,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Gold Fields has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This long-term target encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting the company's dedication to comprehensive climate action. The company is actively working towards this goal, having initiated its commitment in 2023. The emissions data indicates a trend of increasing emissions from 2018 to 2021, with total emissions rising from approximately 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to about 2,256,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. However, the subsequent years show a positive shift towards reduction, particularly in 2023. Gold Fields operates in the mining sector, specifically focusing on precious metals, and is headquartered in South Africa (ZA). The company's climate commitments and reduction initiatives are crucial in addressing the environmental impacts associated with mining activities.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,500,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 1,300,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 2,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
