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Wesizwe Platinum

Wesizwe Platinum Limited, a prominent player in the South African mining sector, is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA. Founded in 2007, the company has established itself as a key contributor to the platinum group metals (PGMs) industry, focusing primarily on the exploration and development of platinum and palladium resources. Wesizwe's flagship project, the Bakubung Platinum Mine, is located in the Bushveld Complex, a region renowned for its rich mineral deposits. The company is committed to sustainable mining practices and community development, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a vision to become a leading PGM producer, Wesizwe Platinum has achieved significant milestones, including securing funding for its projects and advancing its operational capabilities. As it continues to grow, Wesizwe remains dedicated to innovation and excellence in the mining industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Wesizwe Platinum's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Wesizwe Platinum's score of 0 is lower than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wesizwe Platinum's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Wesizwe Platinum reported total carbon emissions of approximately 49,631,170 kg CO2e, comprising about 2,056,240 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 47,563,170 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a slight increase from 2021, where total emissions were approximately 46,735,310 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,282,690 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 43,735,310 kg CO2e. Wesizwe Platinum has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the company is aware of the importance of addressing carbon emissions within the mining industry and is likely to be exploring strategies to enhance sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint in the future.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wesizwe Platinum's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., 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. Wesizwe Platinum is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Wesizwe Platinum is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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