Harmony Gold Mining
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited, commonly known as Harmony Gold, is a prominent player in the global mining industry, headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Founded in 1950, the company has established itself as a leading gold producer, primarily operating in the Witwatersrand Basin and the Free State region. Harmony Gold focuses on the exploration, extraction, and processing of gold, with a commitment to sustainable mining practices. Its unique approach combines advanced technology with a strong emphasis on safety and environmental stewardship. Over the years, Harmony has achieved significant milestones, including the acquisition of various mines and a robust portfolio of assets. With a strong market position, Harmony Gold is recognised for its operational excellence and innovative strategies, making it a key contributor to the South African economy and a respected name in the global mining sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Harmony Gold Mining's score of 25 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Harmony Gold Mining's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 5,456,210,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,455,621,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4,012,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,316,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by FY2036, using FY2021 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Harmony Gold's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with total emissions recorded at approximately 5,818,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 5,258,033,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the mining sector.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 67,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,686,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 686,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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