In 2025, Gold Fields conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 225,034,900a | 195,028,690a | 175,031,200a | |
Total Waste Recovered | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 4,910a | 3,240a | 3,410a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 13,060a | 13,130a | 13,010a |
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In 2025, Gold Fields generated a total of 225,034,900 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 0% of Gold Fields's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.0.01% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.The remaining 99.98% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
Since 2019, Gold Fields's total waste generation increased by 19.05%, including a 15.39% rise in 2025, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Gold Fields's total output increased by 7.13%, including a further 31.34% rise in 2025, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, Gold Fields has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.a
In 2025, Gold Fields reported that 4,910 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Approximately 42.57% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.a