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.
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Wesizwe Platinum's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Wesizwe Platinum reported total carbon emissions of approximately 49,562,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,056,240 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 47,563,170 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. Looking back to 2021, the total emissions were significantly higher at about 599,208,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 50,467,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 166,687,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 382,054,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable reduction in emissions from 2021 to 2022. Wesizwe Platinum has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor do they have any initiatives reported under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that all reported figures are independently sourced. Overall, while Wesizwe Platinum has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests an opportunity for further commitment to climate action.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 47,032,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 173,311,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 421,099,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
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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.
