- Low commodity prices and high costs
- Downsizing of the industry
- Under-performance of Eskom and Transnet
- Job losses
- Increased expectations for community benefits
- Access to water becoming a critical issue
- Project cancellations and deferments
- Rising costs
- Socio-political instability in South Africa
Fraser Alexander
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Fraser Alexander disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.4M kgCO2 (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 4.4M kgCO2; Scope 2: 133.1M kgCO2. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
4.4M kgCO2 (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Water Usage
141.6 ML of wastewater treated per day; 17.472 ML of raw water cleaned per day; 216.15 l/t (total water consumption per litre of ore handled)
2023
Waste
6.54 tonnes scrap metal (Tailings); 10.66 tonnes scrap metal (Mineral Processing); 2,200 litres oil (Tailings); 3,300 litres oil (Mineral Processing)
2023
Energy Use
338.4K MWh (Tailings); 46001 MWh (Africa); 31694 MWh (Mineral Processing)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 4.4M kgCO2 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 133.1M kgCO2 |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Completed the assessment of Scope 1 and 2 emissions at our Mineral Processing and Tailings businesses
- Water division treated 141.6 ML of wastewater per day
- Cleaned 17.472 ML of raw water per day
- Oil recycled: Tailings business – 2 200 litres; Mineral Processing business - 3 300 litres
- Scrap metal recycled: Tailings business- 6.54 tonnes; Mineral Processing business - 10.66 tonnes
- No significant environmental incidents reported
- No incidents of non-compliance with regulations
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve 40% internal appointments in 2024
- Reach 20% female representation across the company by 2025
- Further embed ESG framework into business model
- Continue to improve safety performance
- Identify opportunities to achieve less water loss and reduce waste
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeWater stewardshipResponsible tailings managementMinimising carbon emissionsProtecting biodiversitySafety and health of employees and neighboursGender diversityEmployment equitySocial development