Gold Fields Ltd
Gold Fields's Climate Target Data Preview
As of 2024, Gold Fields has disclosed 3 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 2 absolute reduction targets and 1 intensity-based target, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Gold Fields's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | 0000000 | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Ounce (oz) of Gold Produced/Manufactured | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2030 |
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Insights into Gold Fields's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways
As of 2024, Gold Fields has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.a
Does Gold Fields have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?
As of 2024, Gold Fields has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.a
Gold Fields's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 46.18% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 0.786 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Ounce (oz) of Gold Produced/Manufactured in 2016.a
As of 2024, Gold Fields is lagging behind on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 16.52% of the planned reduction.a
Gold Fields's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway
Does Gold Fields have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?
As of 2024, Gold Fields has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
Gold Fields's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 10% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 980,000 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2022.a
Gold Fields has already surpassed its value chain emissions reduction target, with 2024 levels falling below the 2030 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule.a