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Salt and Mineral Mining
ZA
updated a month ago

Wesizwe Platinum Sustainability Profile

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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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Wesizwe Platinum's score of 14 is lower than 85% 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 for Scope 1 and about 47,563,170 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2021, where they were approximately 2,282,690 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions increased from about 43,735,310 kg CO2e in the previous year. Wesizwe Platinum has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has not made any formal climate pledges or commitments to reduce emissions at this time. Overall, Wesizwe Platinum's emissions data indicates a focus on managing direct and indirect emissions, but further commitments and reduction strategies would enhance their climate action profile.

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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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How Carbon Intensive is Wesizwe Platinum's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wesizwe Platinum's primary industry is Salt and Mineral Mining, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Wesizwe Platinum's Location?

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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.

Wesizwe Platinum's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Wesizwe Platinum has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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