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 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 increase from 2022, where their total emissions were about 2,279,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Gold Fields emitted approximately 2,260,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 790,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 930,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions around 540,000,000 kg CO2e. The emissions for 2020 were slightly higher at about 2,130,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 760,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 850,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 520,000,000 kg CO2e. Gold Fields has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as part of their long-term climate strategy. They are currently a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and have set a commitment to reduce emissions across all scopes. However, specific near-term reduction targets have not been disclosed. Overall, Gold Fields is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while navigating the challenges of the mining sector in South Africa.
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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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