- Commodity price volatility.
- Supply chain disruptions (implied).
- Water scarcity in the operating region.
- Dust generation from mining activities.
- Noise pollution from mining operations.
Tharisa plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Tharisa plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.5M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 123.6K tCO2e; Scope 2: 221.9K tCO2e; Scope 3: 5.2M tCO2e. 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
5.5M tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
37% (projected by Q4 2024)
of total energy
Water Usage
1.8M m3
2023
Waste
3.2K tons
2023
Energy Use
213.4K MWh
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). | 123.6K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 221.9K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 5.2M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.5M tCO2e |
| 2022 | 5.4M tCO2e |
| 2021 | 98.8K tCO2e (Scope 1) |
| 2020 | 82.8K tCO2e (Scope 1) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 GHG emissions from 135,077 tCO2e in 2022 to 123,555 tCO2e in 2023.
- Overall 10% waste reduction between FY2022 and FY2023. 60% of non-hazardous waste recycled (4% increase from FY2022). 100% of hazardous liquid waste recycled.
- Construction of a 30 MWh solar farm granted environmental authorisation, expected to commence construction in 2024 and be operational by Q1 2025. This will reduce dependence on Eskom from 100% to 69%.
- Reduced water consumption due to reduced dewatering from open pits.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater ManagementWaste ManagementEnergy ManagementBiodiversityCommunity EngagementEmployee Well-beingSafetyGovernanceTailings Management