In 2025, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 10,062a | 9,095a | 5,975a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 293,863a | 316,393a | 359,909b | |
Total Scope 3 | 71a | 119a | 102b | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 22.605a | 26.5193a | 20.4958a |
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In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DRDGOLD amounted to 303,925 metric 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DRDGOLD decreased by 6.62%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of DRDGOLD were 10,062 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, DRDGOLD's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 18.54%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), DRDGOLD's Scope 1 emissions increased by 10.63%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
In 2025, DRDGOLD reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 293,863 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Since 2019, DRDGOLD's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 27.92%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), DRDGOLD's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that DRDGOLD's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
In 2025, DRDGOLD reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
In 2025, DRDGOLD reported 71 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of DRDGOLD includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
In 2025, DRDGOLD reported total Scope 3 emissions of 71 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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
Since 2019, DRDGOLD's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 52.35%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), DRDGOLD's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 40.34%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
In 2025, 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.
In 2025, the largest contributors to DRDGOLD's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2025, DRDGOLD reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,062 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 445 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 22.61 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2025, DRDGOLD reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 22.61 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 94.27, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2025, DRDGOLD ranked 4 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places DRDGOLD among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
In 2025, DRDGOLD reported a total carbon footprint of 303,996 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.64% decrease compared to 2024, 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 96.67% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.31%.a