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. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 510,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,730,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 53,000,000 kg CO2e. In South Africa, the company recorded 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 is part of their near-term strategy and is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines, ensuring that their reduction efforts are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 2°C. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Sibanye Stillwater Limited, with no cascaded data from parent organizations. Their commitment to sustainability is reflected in their ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce emissions across their operations.
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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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