Sibanye Stillwater
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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Sibanye Stillwater's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sibanye Stillwater reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,904,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 417,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 6,213,500,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,273,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 27% by 2025, using 2010 as the base year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects the company's dedication to mitigating climate change impacts. Sibanye Stillwater's emissions data is sourced directly from its own reporting, with no cascaded data from parent organizations. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact. The reduction targets are part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability within the mining sector, particularly in South Africa, where the company is headquartered.
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| 2010 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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