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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Impala Platinum's score of 35 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Impala Platinum's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Impala Platinum reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 4,029,800,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 507,759,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,794,072,900 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 4,298,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with a long-term target encompassing all scopes of emissions. This commitment was formalised in 2023, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In previous years, Impala Platinum's emissions have shown variability, with 2020 emissions recorded at approximately 4,139,000,000 kg CO2e, including 419,364,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,225,575,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and has set a clear pathway to net-zero, reflecting its dedication to sustainable mining practices in South Africa and globally.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 382,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,061,000,000 | 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 | 79,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Impala Platinum is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
