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Non-Ferrous Metal Mining
ZA
updated 17 days ago

Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited Sustainability Profile

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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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22

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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

Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited's score of 22 is higher than 57% 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 2025, Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 140,397,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 70,437,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 69,960,000 kg CO2e. This follows a significant increase in 2024, where total emissions reached approximately 4,156,759,000 kg CO2e, comprising 81,716,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 75,043,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, emissions were slightly lower at about 4,182,150,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 110,774,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 76,828,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 2,582,790,000 kg CO2e. The company has set a target to achieve a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2024, based on five-year targets established in 2020. This commitment reflects their ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint. The emissions data is cascaded from their parent company, Impala Platinum Holdings Limited, indicating a corporate family relationship that influences their climate strategies. Overall, Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited is actively working towards reducing its carbon emissions while navigating the complexities of its operational impact on climate change.

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Scope 1
9,744,000
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Scope 2
504,178,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
7,736,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited's Industry?

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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 high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Royal Bafokeng Platinum 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 Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Royal Bafokeng Platinum 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.

Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited 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.

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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