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Non-Ferrous Metal Mining
ZA
updated 4 days ago

Northam Platinum Holdings Limited

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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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4

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 4 is lower than 89% 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 2024, Northam Platinum Holdings Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,398,050,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 66,845,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,527,046,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and significant contributions from Scope 3, including 3,240,703,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 27% and GHG emissions intensity by 60% from a 2019 baseline by the year 2030. This commitment encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to climate action. In 2023, Northam's total emissions were about 2,791,525,000 kg CO2e, indicating a need for ongoing efforts to meet their reduction goals. The previous year's data (2022) showed total emissions of approximately 4,354,108,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the scale of their operations and the importance of their climate commitments. Northam Platinum Holdings Limited's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that their reported figures and targets are independently derived. The company is actively working towards its climate commitments, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction.

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Scope 1
50,096,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
1,380,522,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
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 high 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

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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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