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Precious Metal Production
ZA
updated 4 days ago

Sibanye Stillwater

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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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30

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Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Production 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.

13

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Sibanye Stillwater's score of 30 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 globally, with emissions broken down into Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 categories. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 510,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,730,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions accounted for around 53,000,000 kg CO2e in the US and approximately 942,000,000 kg CO2e in South Africa. 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 is consistent with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines, which classify the target as aligned with efforts to limit global warming to 2°C. The company is on track to achieve this reduction, with a clear focus on both near-term and long-term sustainability goals. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of about 7,823,000,000 kg CO2e globally, indicating a significant commitment to monitoring and reducing its carbon footprint. The emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to environmental impact, with a focus on transparency and accountability in its operations. Sibanye Stillwater's headquarters is located in South Africa (ZA), and the company continues to engage in initiatives aimed at enhancing its sustainability practices across its mining operations.

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2010201820192020202120222023
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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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sibanye Stillwater's primary industry is Precious metals, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Sibanye Stillwater is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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