- Two fatalities and six serious injuries at mines in 2023
- Concerning levels of harassment, bullying, and discrimination revealed by an independent workplace culture review
- Delays to Salares Norte project completion and ramp-up
- Rising mining costs and inflation
- Skills shortages
- Political risk and resource nationalism
- Illegal mining incursions
- Water security challenges
Gold Fields Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Gold Fields Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.6K kt CO2e. By scope: Scope 3: 950 kt CO2e. 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
1.6K kt CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
17%
of total energy
Water Usage
18.3 GL
2023
Waste
117 Mt
2023
Energy Use
14.0 PJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 950 kt CO2e |
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 | 1.6K kt CO2e |
| 2021 | 64.8K tCO2e (scopes 1 & 2 in 2020) |
| 2020 | 2.9K t CO2-eq |
| 2019 | 1.9M tonnes CO2e |
| 2018 | 1.85 million tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Group Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 5% from 2022
- Recycled/reused 74% of water withdrawn
- Reduced freshwater withdrawal by 39% against a 2018 baseline
- Achieved an A score in the CDP’s Water Disclosure Project
- Zero Level 3-5 environmental incidents for the fifth consecutive year
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete independent review of Group safety culture (H1 2024)
- Implement Gold Fields Safety Way (H1 2024)
- Achieve first gold at Salares Norte (April 2024)
- Reduce freshwater withdrawal by 45% from 2018 baseline (2030 target)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 10% from 2022 baseline (2030 target)
- Recycle or reuse 80% of total water used (2030 target)
- Achieve 70% renewable energy in Group electricity mix (2030 target)
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
- 100% renewable energy in Group electricity mix by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Safety, health and wellbeingGender diversityStakeholder value creationDecarbonisationTailings managementWater stewardship