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DRDGOLD Ltd

Common Name
DRDGOLD
Country
South Africa
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Gold
Employees
893
Ticker
DRD
Exchange
JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
DRDGOLD Limited is a South African gold producer specializing in the retreatment and recovery of gold from historical mine tailings. Rather than engaging in traditional underground or open-pit mining,...

DRDGOLD's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, DRDGOLD completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

DRDGOLD has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind DRDGOLD’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. DRDGOLD's Integrated Report 2023
a. DRDGOLD's Integrated Report 2023
b. DRDGOLD's Integrated Report 2020
b. DRDGOLD's Integrated Report 2020

Insights into DRDGOLD's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofDRDGOLD amounted to368,479metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DRDGOLDdecreased by 11.15%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

DRDGOLD's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202302.5 k5 k7.5 k10 ktCO2e-18%+8%+9%+6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are DRDGOLD's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of DRDGOLD were 8,570 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has DRDGOLD reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, DRDGOLD's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that DRDGOLD's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year(2022), DRDGOLD's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.76%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are DRDGOLD's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, DRDGOLD reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 359,909 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has DRDGOLD reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, DRDGOLD's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have decreased by 11.72%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2022), DRDGOLD's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 11.49% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does DRDGOLD use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, DRDGOLD reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

DRDGOLD's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220230150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into DRDGOLD's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, DRDGOLD reported 102 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2023 disclosure of DRDGOLD includes a breakdown across 1of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

DRDGOLD's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202022202304080120160tCO2e+2%-36%+5%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are DRDGOLD's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, DRDGOLD reported total Scope 3 emissions of 102 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 100%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has DRDGOLD reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, DRDGOLD's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 31.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2022), DRDGOLD's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that DRDGOLD's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does DRDGOLD disclose?

In 2023, DRDGOLD reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of DRDGOLD's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to DRDGOLD's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 102 tCOâ‚‚e(100%)

DRDGOLD's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(100.0%)

Insights into DRDGOLD’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, DRDGOLD reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,570 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 292 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 29.4 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

DRDGOLD's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00020,000200,0002,000,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)FCEmerald ResourcesYear: 2025Scope 1: 54,625 tCO2eRevenue: $M 283Scope 1 Intensity: 192.79 tCO2e/$MPerseus MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 215,219 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,046Scope 1 Intensity: 205.80 tCO2e/$MEldorado GoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 110,424 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,825Scope 1 Intensity: 60.50 tCO2e/$MEquinox GoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 301,539 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,514Scope 1 Intensity: 199.15 tCO2e/$MFFFortuna MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 119,698 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,491Scope 1 Intensity: 80.31 tCO2e/$MAneka TambangYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,187,924 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,302Scope 1 Intensity: 276.16 tCO2e/$MIAMGOLDYear: 2024Scope 1: 483,348 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,252Scope 1 Intensity: 214.65 tCO2e/$MKinross Gold Corp (Ontario)Year: 2024Scope 1: 1,078,439 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,149Scope 1 Intensity: 209.45 tCO2e/$MNorthern Star ResourcesYear: 2024Scope 1: 788,136 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,282Scope 1 Intensity: 240.11 tCO2e/$MBarrick MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,127,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,857Scope 1 Intensity: 343.12 tCO2e/$MCCChifeng Jilong Gold MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 110,577 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,237Scope 1 Intensity: 89.41 tCO2e/$MHarmony Gold MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 179,181 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,374Scope 1 Intensity: 53.11 tCO2e/$MOceanaGoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 184,278 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,796Scope 1 Intensity: 102.62 tCO2e/$MAngloGold AshantiYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,314,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,793Scope 1 Intensity: 226.83 tCO2e/$MGold Road ResourcesYear: 2023Scope 1: 104,383 tCO2eRevenue: $M 322Scope 1 Intensity: 324.42 tCO2e/$MCapricorn MetalsYear: 2023Scope 1: 79,684 tCO2eRevenue: $M 214Scope 1 Intensity: 372.80 tCO2e/$MCoeur MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 212,870 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,054Scope 1 Intensity: 201.96 tCO2e/$MDPM MetalsYear: 2023Scope 1: 38,847 tCO2eRevenue: $M 520Scope 1 Intensity: 74.69 tCO2e/$MLundin GoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 35,401 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,649Scope 1 Intensity: 21.47 tCO2e/$MZhaojin Mining IndustryYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,019 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,724Scope 1 Intensity: 15.09 tCO2e/$MDRDGOLDYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,570 tCO2eRevenue: $M 292Scope 1 Intensity: 29.40 tCO2e/$M

How does DRDGOLD's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, DRDGOLD reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 29.4 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 200.56, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does DRDGOLD rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, DRDGOLD ranked 3 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places DRDGOLD among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into DRDGOLD's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, DRDGOLD reported a total carbon footprint of 368,581 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.15% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to DRDGOLD's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 97.65% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.33%.a

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