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Non-Ferrous Metal Mining
ZA
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Northam Platinum Holdings Limited Sustainability Profile

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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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16

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Northam Platinum Holdings Limited's score of 16 is higher than 51% 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 2025, Northam Platinum Holdings Limited reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 60,874,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions reaching about 1,655,006,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects their ongoing commitment to transparency in emissions reporting. For the year 2024, the company disclosed a total of approximately 4,398,050,000 kg CO2e in emissions, which included Scope 1 emissions of about 66,845,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,527,046,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to around 3,264,000,000 kg CO2e. This comprehensive reporting indicates a robust approach to understanding their carbon footprint across all scopes. Northam Platinum has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to reduce absolute GHG emissions by 27% and GHG emissions intensity by 60% from a 2019 baseline by the year 2030. These targets apply to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, demonstrating a commitment to significant climate action. The company has not reported any Scope 3 emissions data for 2025, but for 2024, they provided detailed breakdowns of Scope 3 emissions, which included categories such as purchased goods and services, processing of sold products, and employee commute, among others. Overall, Northam Platinum Holdings Limited is actively working towards reducing its carbon emissions and enhancing its sustainability practices, aligning with industry standards and climate commitments.

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1,021,183,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Northam Platinum Holdings Limited's Industry?

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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 high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Northam Platinum Holdings Limited's Location?

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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.

Northam Platinum Holdings Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Northam Platinum Holdings Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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