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Precious Metal Production
ZA
updated 19 days ago

Witwatersrand Consolidated Gold Resources Limited Sustainability Profile

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Witwatersrand Consolidated Gold Resources Limited, commonly referred to as Wits Gold, is a prominent player in the South African mining sector, headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA. Established in 2002, the company focuses on the exploration and development of gold resources, primarily within the Witwatersrand Basin, a region renowned for its rich mineral deposits. Wits Gold is dedicated to unlocking the potential of its extensive land holdings, which include several advanced projects. The company’s unique approach combines innovative mining techniques with a commitment to sustainable practices, setting it apart in the competitive gold mining industry. With a strong emphasis on resource optimisation, Wits Gold has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a key contributor to the local economy and the broader mining landscape.

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33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Production 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Witwatersrand Consolidated Gold Resources Limited's score of 33 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Witwatersrand Consolidated Gold Resources Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Sibanye Stillwater Limited

Witwatersrand Consolidated Gold Resources Limited, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Sibanye Stillwater Limited, which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family relationship, emissions data and climate initiatives are cascaded from Sibanye Stillwater Limited. However, no specific reduction targets or achievements have been documented for Witwatersrand Consolidated Gold Resources Limited. The company has not publicly committed to any climate pledges or initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). In the context of the mining industry, companies are increasingly focusing on reducing their carbon footprints and enhancing sustainability practices. While specific data for Witwatersrand Consolidated Gold Resources Limited is lacking, the overarching commitment to climate action within the industry suggests a potential alignment with broader environmental goals.

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2010201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,086,490,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
95,084,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Witwatersrand Consolidated Gold Resources Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Witwatersrand Consolidated Gold Resources Limited's primary industry is Precious metals, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Witwatersrand Consolidated Gold Resources Limited'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 Witwatersrand Consolidated Gold Resources Limited is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Witwatersrand Consolidated Gold Resources Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Witwatersrand Consolidated Gold Resources Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 12% last year and decreased by approximately 41% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 16% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Processing of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 60% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Processing of Sold Products
60%
Investments
22%
Purchased Goods and Services
8%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Witwatersrand Consolidated Gold Resources Limited'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.

Witwatersrand Consolidated Gold Resources Limited 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
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