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Northam Platinum Holdings Limited

Northam Platinum Holdings Limited, commonly referred to as Northam Platinum, is a prominent player in the South African mining industry, headquartered in ZA. Founded in 1990, the company has established itself as a leading producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), primarily operating in the Bushveld Complex, a rich mineral region known for its high-grade deposits. Northam Platinum's core offerings include platinum, palladium, rhodium, and gold, which are essential for various industrial applications, including automotive catalytic converters and jewellery. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation, positioning itself as a responsible leader in the sector. With significant milestones such as the acquisition of the Zondereinde and Booysendal mines, Northam Platinum continues to strengthen its market position, contributing to the global supply of PGMs while prioritising environmental stewardship and community engagement.

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9

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Non-Ferrous Metal Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

12

Industry Benchmark

Northam Platinum Holdings Limited's score of 9 is lower than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Northam Platinum Holdings Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Northam Platinum Holdings Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 765,789,000 kg CO2e, comprising 34,130,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 731,344,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 315,308,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 27% and GHG emissions intensity by 60% from a 2019 baseline by the year 2030. This commitment applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact. In 2023, the emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 was reported at approximately 145,000 kg CO2e per tonne, while in 2024, it decreased to about 133,000 kg CO2e per tonne, indicating progress towards their reduction targets. Northam Platinum's initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship.

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Scope 1
50,096,000
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Scope 2
1,380,522,000
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Scope 3
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000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Northam Platinum Holdings Limited's primary industry is Other non-ferrous metal ores and concentrates, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Northam Platinum Holdings Limited is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Northam Platinum Holdings Limited is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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