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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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32

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 32 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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Northam Platinum Holdings Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Northam Platinum Holdings Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,586,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 68,673,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,476,368,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, which encompass various categories such as purchased goods and services, employee commute, and processing of sold products, amounting to significant contributions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 27% and greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 60% from a 2019 baseline by the year 2030. These targets apply to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to mitigating their carbon footprint. In 2022, Northam's total emissions were reported at approximately 765,789,000 kg CO2e, indicating a trend in emissions management. The company continues to disclose emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency and accountability in its climate strategy. Overall, Northam Platinum Holdings Limited is actively working towards significant reductions in its carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards and global climate goals.

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16,796,000
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658,932,000
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Scope 3
1,388,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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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