Harmony Gold Mining

Harmony Gold Mining, headquartered in South Africa, operates in the chemical and fertiliser minerals, salt, and other mining and quarrying products sector. In 2024, the company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5.26 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of around 157.68 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 4.10 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 998.64 million kg CO2e. For the prior year, 2023, the total reported emissions were approximately 5.46 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions accounting for about 4.25 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions stood at around 5.81 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 4.57 billion kg CO2e.

Harmony Gold Mining has made significant climate commitments. The company is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 63% by FY2036, from a FY2021 base year. This target is consistent with reductions required to keep global warming to 1.5°C, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, the company aims for a 28% reduction in operational (Scope 1 and 2) GHG emissions by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. The company has also set a long-term net-zero commitment by 2050.