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Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited

Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited, often referred to as RBPlat, is a prominent player in the South African mining industry, headquartered in Rustenburg, North West Province, ZA. Established in 2008, the company has rapidly evolved, focusing on the extraction and processing of platinum group metals (PGMs) from its key operational regions, including the Bafokeng and surrounding areas. RBPlat is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies, which set it apart in the competitive landscape. The company primarily produces platinum, palladium, and rhodium, catering to the growing demand in various sectors, including automotive and jewellery. With a strong market position, RBPlat has achieved significant milestones, including successful expansions and a focus on community development, reinforcing its reputation as a responsible corporate citizen in the mining sector.

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24

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

Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited's score of 24 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 56,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 9,849,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 547,699,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 43,486,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marked a notable increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2021, where total emissions were about 55,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 9,744,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 504,178,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 7,736,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, it continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. The emissions data reflects the company's ongoing efforts to understand and manage its carbon footprint within the mining industry context.

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202020212022
Scope 1
10,343,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
439,968,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
5,782,000
0,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Royal Bafokeng Platinum 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 Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited is participating in some 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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