Gold Fields Ltd
Gold Fields's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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).
However, Gold Fields has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Gold Fields's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Gold Fields amounted to 1,633,000 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).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Gold Fields increased by 0.06%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Gold Fields's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Gold Fields's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Gold Fields were 801,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Gold Fields reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Gold Fields's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 25.55%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Gold Fields's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.96%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Gold Fields's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Gold Fields reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 832,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Gold Fields reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Gold Fields's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 14.49%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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.a
What methodology does Gold Fields use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Gold Fields reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Gold Fields's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Gold Fields's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Gold Fields reported 823,000 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 2024 disclosure of Gold Fields includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 8 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
Gold Fields's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Gold Fields's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Gold Fields reported total Scope 3 emissions of 823,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Gold Fields reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Gold Fields's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 70.04%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Gold Fields's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.37%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
Insights into Gold Fields’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Gold Fields reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 801,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,202 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 153.99 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Gold Fields's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Gold Fields's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Gold Fields reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 153.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.81, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Gold Fields rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Gold Fields ranked 25 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Gold Fields among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Gold Fields's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Gold Fields reported a total carbon footprint of 2,456,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.88% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Gold Fields's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 33.88% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 33.51%.a