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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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35

Industry Average

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Industry Benchmark

Impala Platinum's score of 35 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Impala Platinum's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Impala Platinum reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 4,029,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 498,569,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions reached approximately 3,524,981,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 4,025,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to reducing its carbon footprint. Impala Platinum's near-term target status is marked as "Committed," indicating a proactive stance towards climate action. Overall, Impala Platinum is actively working towards reducing its carbon emissions while aligning with industry standards and climate commitments.

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Scope 1
382,000,000
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Scope 2
3,061,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
79,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Impala Platinum is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
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