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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In 2024, Impala Platinum reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 5,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 3,790,729,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 2,729,602,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. In 2023, the company recorded similar emissions, with Scope 1 at about 498,568,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 3,523,981,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 1,016,178,000 kg CO2e. Impala Platinum has committed to a decarbonisation strategy aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050, with targets set under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These commitments encompass all scopes of emissions, indicating a long-term vision for sustainability in the mining sector. The company is actively working towards these goals, having initiated its strategy in 2023. Overall, Impala Platinum's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive stance in addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations for transparency and accountability in emissions reporting.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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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