Pan African Resources, a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in GB and operates primarily in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Founded in 2007, the company has established itself as a leader in the extraction and production of precious metals, particularly gold and platinum group metals. With a focus on sustainable mining practices, Pan African Resources offers unique services that include mining, processing, and exploration, setting it apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful acquisition of key assets that bolster its operational capacity. Recognised for its commitment to responsible mining and community development, Pan African Resources continues to strengthen its market position, making it a notable entity in the global mining landscape.
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Pan African Resources's score of 57 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2025, Pan African Resources reported carbon emissions of approximately 8,100,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 366,700,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, with 2024 emissions at about 5,010,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 348,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 2023 emissions at approximately 3,720,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 332,490,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 46% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Pan African Resources is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, with a target to reduce total emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by the same year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a long-term commitment to sustainability. Pan African Resources has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct operational emissions. The company’s emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Pan African Resources PLC, with no cascading from a parent organization.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,606,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 203,939,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
Pan African Resources has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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