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Sibanye Stillwater, a leading player in the precious metals industry, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates extensively across the region and in North America. Founded in 2013, the company has rapidly established itself as a significant force in the mining sector, particularly in gold and platinum group metals (PGMs).
Sibanye Stillwater's core offerings include the extraction and processing of gold, platinum, palladium, and rhodium, distinguished by their commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation. The company has achieved notable milestones, including its successful expansion into the North American market, positioning itself as a top-tier producer of PGMs globally. With a focus on operational excellence and responsible stewardship, Sibanye Stillwater continues to enhance its market position while contributing to the economic development of its operational regions.
-2 vs industry average
Sibanye Stillwater’s score of 12 is lower than 43% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Precious Metal Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Precious Metal Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sibanye Stillwater, a precious metals company headquartered in South Africa, reported an estimated 6,200,000,000 kg CO2e for its combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2025. In 2024, these emissions were approximately 6,500,000,000 kg CO2e, and in 2023, they stood at around 6,800,000,000 kg CO2e.
Looking at previous years, in 2020, Sibanye Stillwater's total disclosed emissions were 7,932,000,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of 517,000,000 kg CO2e (with fugitive emissions contributing 217,000,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 market-based emissions of 6,170,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 1,245,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2019, combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were 7,413,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 fugitive emissions at 322,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions at 6,725,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 1,597,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2018, the company reported Scope 1 fugitive emissions of 203,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 5,097,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 2,157,000,000 kg CO2e.
Sibanye Stillwater has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 27% by 2025, using 2010 as a base year. This near-term target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 2°C. In 2010, the company's reported Scope 1 emissions were 1,086,490,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 market-based emissions were 95,084,000 kg CO2e.
2025
27% reduction in Scope 1
South African gold producers Sibanye-Stillwater commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 27% by 2025 from a 2010 base year.
2025
27% reduction in Scope 2
South African gold producers Sibanye-Stillwater commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 27% by 2025 from a 2010 base year.
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