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Salt and Mineral Mining
ZA
updated 10 days ago

Wesizwe Platinum

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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.

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14

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Wesizwe Platinum's score of 14 is lower than 84% 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 20,562,240 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 47,563,170 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2,282,690 kg CO2e in 2021, while Scope 2 emissions increased from 43,735,310 kg CO2e in the same year. Wesizwe Platinum has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or climate pledges. The company does not inherit emissions data from any parent organisation, indicating that their reported figures are solely from their own operations. As part of their commitment to addressing climate change, Wesizwe Platinum is expected to continue monitoring and managing their emissions, although specific initiatives or targets have not been outlined in the available data.

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20212022
Scope 1
2,282,690
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Scope 2
43,735,310
00,000,000
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 low 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 Wesizwe Platinum is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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