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, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 417,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 6,213,500,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,273,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 27% by 2025, using 2010 as the base year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects Sibanye Stillwater's dedication to mitigating climate change impacts within the mining sector. In South Africa, the emissions for 2023 were reported at approximately 3,987,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 113,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 2,932,000,000 kg CO2e. The company is actively working towards achieving its reduction targets, which encompass both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to sustainability. Sibanye Stillwater's commitment to reducing emissions is part of a broader industry trend towards greater accountability and environmental stewardship, reflecting the increasing importance of climate action in the mining sector.
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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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