Impala Platinum
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited, commonly known as Impala Platinum or Implats, is a leading player in the global platinum group metals (PGMs) industry. Headquartered in South Africa (ZA), the company primarily operates in the Bushveld Complex, a rich mineral region renowned for its high-grade platinum deposits. Founded in 1966, Implats has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its mining operations and the development of innovative refining processes. The company focuses on the extraction and refining of platinum, palladium, rhodium, and other PGMs, setting itself apart with its commitment to sustainable practices and technological advancements. As one of the largest producers of platinum in the world, Impala Platinum has established a strong market position, recognised for its operational excellence and contributions to the global supply chain of precious metals.
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Impala Platinum's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Impala Platinum reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 5,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,790,729,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,729,602,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, with data disclosed across all three scopes. In 2023, the company recorded emissions of about 498,568,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 3,523,981,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,016,178,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services, as well as processing of sold products. Impala Platinum has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. This long-term target encompasses all scopes of emissions and is part of their broader decarbonisation strategy initiated in 2023. The company is also committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing their dedication to aligning with global climate goals. Overall, Impala Platinum's emissions data and climate commitments illustrate a proactive approach to managing their carbon footprint, with a clear trajectory towards sustainability in the mining sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 399,521,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,187,970,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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