Impala Platinum
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited, commonly known as Impala Platinum or Implats, is a leading player in the global platinum group metals (PGMs) industry. Headquartered in South Africa (ZA), the company primarily operates in the Bushveld Complex, a rich mineral region renowned for its high-grade platinum deposits. Founded in 1966, Implats has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its mining operations and the development of innovative refining processes. The company focuses on the extraction and refining of platinum, palladium, rhodium, and other PGMs, setting itself apart with its commitment to sustainable practices and technological advancements. As one of the largest producers of platinum in the world, Impala Platinum has established a strong market position, recognised for its operational excellence and contributions to the global supply chain of precious metals.
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Impala Platinum's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Impala Platinum reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 507,759,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,790,729,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,729,602,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all scopes. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 498,568,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 3,523,981,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,016,178,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in emissions compared to the previous year, highlighting the ongoing challenges in reducing carbon footprints in the mining sector. Impala Platinum has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. This long-term target encompasses all scopes of emissions and aligns with their decarbonisation strategy initiated in 2023. The company is also committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing their dedication to measurable and science-based climate action. Overall, Impala Platinum's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a clear roadmap towards achieving net-zero emissions in the coming decades.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 399,521,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,187,970,000 | 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 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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