Gold Fields Ltd
Gold Fields's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Gold Fields 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).
Gold Fields has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Gold Fields's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Gold Fields amounted to 1,632,000 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Gold Fields decreased by 4.9%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Gold Fields's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Gold Fields's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Gold Fields were 778,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Gold Fields reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Gold Fields's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.14%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Gold Fields's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.39%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Gold Fields's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Gold Fields reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 854,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Gold Fields reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Gold Fields's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Gold Fields 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Gold Fields's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Gold Fields 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Gold Fields use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Gold Fields reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Gold Fields's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Gold Fields's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Gold Fields reported 950,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Gold Fields includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Gold Fields's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Gold Fields's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Gold Fields reported total Scope 3 emissions of 950,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 88.78% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 11.22% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Gold Fields reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Gold Fields's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 75.28%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Gold Fields's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Gold Fields 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Gold Fields disclose?
In 2023, Gold Fields reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Gold Fields's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Gold Fields's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 570,000 tCOâ‚‚e (60.61%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 180,500 tCOâ‚‚e (19.19%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 85,500 tCOâ‚‚e (9.09%)
Gold Fields's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Gold Fields's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Gold Fields reported a total carbon footprint of 2,582,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.23% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Gold Fields's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 36.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 33.08%.