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Gold Fields Limited, a prominent player in the precious metals 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, with a commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation.
Gold Fields focuses on the exploration, extraction, and processing of gold, offering unique services that prioritise environmental stewardship and community engagement. With a strong market position, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of advanced mining technologies and a robust portfolio of high-quality assets. Gold Fields continues to be recognised for its operational excellence and dedication to responsible mining, making it a key player in the global precious metals sector.
25
DitchCarbon score
+11 vs industry average
Gold Fields’s score of 25 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Precious Metal Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.843
20182025
The Precious Metal Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Gold Fields's reported carbon emissions
Gold Fields, a precious metals company based in South Africa, reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 2.455 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This includes about 800.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 831.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 823 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2024 included purchased goods and services (approximately 526.1 million kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 189 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, Gold Fields's total Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2023 were approximately 1.632 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 950 million kg CO2e. In 2022, total Scope 1 and 2 emissions were roughly 1.716 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at about 980 million kg CO2e.
The company has set a long-term, all-scopes Net-Zero target for 2050 through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). While Gold Fields had a "Commitment removed" status for its near-term and net-zero commitments in a recent SBTi update (dated 2022-08-04), another record from 2022-08-01 indicates that the company is "Committed" to a near-term target and has committed to Net-Zero.
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Gold Fields’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
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