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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,588,000,000 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 emissions. The combined emissions from Scope 1 and 2 totalled about 1,638,000,000 kg CO2e. The company 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) commitment initiated in 2023. This commitment reflects Gold Fields' recognition of the urgent need to address climate change within the mining sector, which is known for its significant carbon footprint. In 2023, Gold Fields' emissions were reported at 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. The company has demonstrated a commitment to transparency in its emissions reporting, although specific reduction targets for the near term have been removed. Gold Fields operates with a focus on sustainability and has been a member of the BA1.5 initiative since August 2022, indicating its alignment with global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The company continues to engage in various initiatives to reduce its carbon emissions and enhance its environmental performance.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 000,000,000 |
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