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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.

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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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Wesizwe Platinum's score of 14 is lower than 87% 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

Wesizwe Platinum, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), has reported significant carbon emissions in recent years. In 2022, the company emitted approximately 20,562,240 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 47,563,170 kg CO2e from Scope 2, totalling about 68,125,410 kg CO2e. This marked 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. In 2020, Wesizwe's emissions were recorded at approximately 32,782,020 kg CO2e solely from Scope 2. The company's emissions data indicates a trend of fluctuating emissions, with a notable peak in 2021. Despite these figures, Wesizwe Platinum has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to navigate the complexities of carbon management within the mining industry, focusing on improving its environmental performance.

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Scope 1
1,008,000
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Scope 2
22,352,000
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00,000,000
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.

Location emissions intensity

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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

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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.

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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