Sibanye Stillwater, a leading global precious metals mining company, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates primarily in the Southern African region and the United States. Founded in 2013, the company has rapidly established itself in the mining industry, focusing on gold and platinum group metals (PGMs). Sibanye Stillwater's core products include gold, platinum, palladium, and rhodium, which are essential for various industrial applications and automotive catalysts. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation, positioning itself as a responsible leader in the sector. With a strong market presence, Sibanye Stillwater has achieved significant milestones, including the acquisition of Stillwater Mining Company in 2017, enhancing its footprint in the North American market. This strategic expansion underscores its dedication to growth and operational excellence in the competitive mining landscape.
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In 2023, Sibanye Stillwater reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,904,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 417,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,213,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,273,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 27% by 2025, using 2010 as the base year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects the company's dedication to mitigating climate change impacts. Sibanye Stillwater's emissions reduction strategy encompasses both operational efficiencies and investments in cleaner technologies. The company aims to achieve a significant reduction in emissions across its operations, contributing to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 2°C. As of 2023, the company is on track to meet its near-term targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability in the mining sector.
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2010 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,086,490,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 95,084,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 |
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