Sibanye Stillwater, a leading global precious metals mining company, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates primarily in the Southern African region and the United States. Founded in 2013, the company has rapidly established itself in the mining industry, focusing on gold and platinum group metals (PGMs). Sibanye Stillwater's core products include gold, platinum, palladium, and rhodium, which are essential for various industrial applications and automotive catalysts. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation, positioning itself as a responsible leader in the sector. With a strong market presence, Sibanye Stillwater has achieved significant milestones, including the acquisition of Stillwater Mining Company in 2017, enhancing its footprint in the North American market. This strategic expansion underscores its dedication to growth and operational excellence in the competitive mining landscape.
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In 2023, Sibanye Stillwater reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,904,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions broken down into Scope 1, 2, and 3 categories. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 417,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 6,213,500,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions accounted for around 1,273,000,000 kg CO2e. In South Africa, the company reported total emissions of about 3,987,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 113,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 2,932,000,000 kg CO2e. Sibanye Stillwater has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 27% by 2025, using 2010 as the base year. This target reflects the company's commitment to align with global climate goals and is part of their broader strategy to enhance sustainability within the mining sector. The company is actively working towards achieving these targets, which encompass all operations and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 2°C.
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2010 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,086,490,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 95,084,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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