- COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted operations, auctions, and market conditions
- Suspension of mining operations at Kagem and MRM
- Restrictions on travel and movement of goods
- Inability to hold traditional auctions
- Insurgency in Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique (indirect impact on MRM)
- Increased illegal mining activity near MRM due to displaced persons
- Security risks and political instability in Ethiopia (impact on WGM)
Gemfields Group Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Gemfields Group Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 44.8K tCO2e (2019); 16383 tCO2e (2020). By scope: Scope 1: 24.1K tCO2e (2019); 6152 tCO2e (2020); Scope 2: 2.8K tCO2e (2019); 1917 tCO2e (2020). 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
44.8K tCO2e (2019); 16383 tCO2e (2020)
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 24.1K tCO2e (2019); 6152 tCO2e (2020) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.8K tCO2e (2019); 1917 tCO2e (2020) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Planted 350 saplings at MRM to rehabilitate 1.3 hectares of backfilled area
- Planted 234 saplings at Kagem to rehabilitate 0.37 hectares of dump sites
- Completed a GHG emissions footprint calculation and disclosure (Scope 1 & 2)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete construction of Masasa Primary School in Zambia
📅 Medium-term
- Expand and improve data collection for GHG emissions reporting
🔭 Long-term
- Full alignment with TCFD
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Responsible sourcingCommunity developmentHealth and safetyEnvironmental rehabilitationClimate change