- Five safety-related fatalities at managed operations
- Achieving the Mining Charter III target for female representation at junior management remains challenging
- The judicial review of the Mining Charter III is yet to be completed; provisions relating to empowerment and procurement remain a concern
- Regulatory changes in South Africa enabling mining companies to generate their own energy for self-use
- Achieving significant energy savings will require substantial capital investment, which has been further constrained by Covid-19 impacts
- Electricity security of supply remains high risk in South Africa and Zimbabwe
- Water supply risk at Zimplats due to persistent extreme drought
- Levels of mineral waste reclamation and reuse at our operations are currently limited
- Delays in the resettlement of families residing in the zone of influence of our Zimplats TSF
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019-07 to 2020-06 reporting, Impala Platinum Holdings Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.6K ktCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 419 ktCO2e; Scope 2: 3.2K ktCO2e; Scope 3: 82 ktCO2e. 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
3.6K ktCO2e
2019-07 to 2020-06
Renewable Energy
10%
of total energy
Water Usage
43.1K Ml
2019-07 to 2020-06
Energy Use
16.8M MWh
2019-07 to 2020-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2019-07 to 2020-06)
| 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). | 419 ktCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.2K ktCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 82 ktCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2019-07 to 2020-06 | 3.6K ktCO2e |
| 2017-10 to 2018-09 | 273.3K tonnes CO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 44% of water consumed at operations was recycled water against a target of 40%
- Recycled 69% of non-mineral waste generated against a group target of 60%
- No major (level 5) or significant (level 4) environmental incident at any of our operations since 2013
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase the target of water recycled to 44% in 2021 and 50% by 2025 and reduce the volume of water withdrawn
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 30% renewable energy by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health, Wellbeing and SafetyShaping Our Culture and Developing Effective People Who Respect and CareRespecting Host CommunitiesMitigating Environmental Impacts