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Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd

Common Name
Harmony Gold Mining
Country
South Africa
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Gold
Employees
34,715
Ticker
HAR
Exchange
JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited is a mining company primarily engaged in the exploration and development of gold mining properties. As one of South Africa's premier gold mining enterprises, Harmon...

Harmony Gold Mining's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Harmony Gold Mining 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).

Harmony Gold Mining has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Harmony Gold Mining's Sustainability Data Spreadsheet 2025
a. Harmony Gold Mining's Sustainability Data Spreadsheet 2025
b. Harmony Gold Mining's ESG Report 2023
b. Harmony Gold Mining's ESG Report 2023

Insights into Harmony Gold Mining's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofHarmony Gold Mining amounted to4,489,110metric 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 Harmony Gold Miningincreased by 5.25%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320242025055 k110 k165 k220 ktCO2e+8%+32%+11%-11%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Harmony Gold Mining were 172,250 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Compared to the previous year(2024), Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.87%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Harmony Gold Mining reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,316,860 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Harmony Gold Mining reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have increased by 35.2%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2024), Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Harmony Gold Mining's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Harmony Gold Mining use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Harmony Gold Mining reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202501.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Harmony Gold Mining's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Harmony Gold Mining reported 993,368 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2025 disclosure of Harmony Gold Mining includes a breakdown across 3of 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

Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202420250300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e+53%+22%-6%-1%0%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Harmony Gold Mining reported total Scope 3 emissions of 993,368 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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

Compared to the previous year (2024), Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Harmony Gold Mining's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Harmony Gold Mining disclose?

In 2025, Harmony Gold Mining reported emissions for 3 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.

What are the main sources of Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 510,212 tCOâ‚‚e(51.36%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 476,374 tCOâ‚‚e(47.96%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 6,782 tCOâ‚‚e(0.68%)

Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(51.4%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(48.0%)

Insights into Harmony Gold Mining’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Harmony Gold Mining reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 179,181 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 3,374 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 53.11 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00010,000100,000500,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,0005,00010,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CEndeavour MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 646,163 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,698Scope 1 Intensity: 174.74 tCO2e/$MPan American SilverYear: 2024Scope 1: 294,022 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,887Scope 1 Intensity: 75.64 tCO2e/$MAlamos GoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 158,159 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,347Scope 1 Intensity: 117.42 tCO2e/$MB2GoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 662,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,623Scope 1 Intensity: 252.41 tCO2e/$MSSR MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 209,190 tCO2eRevenue: $M 996Scope 1 Intensity: 210.11 tCO2e/$MNew GoldYear: 2023Scope 1: 142,937 tCO2eRevenue: $M 786Scope 1 Intensity: 181.74 tCO2e/$MPerseus MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 215,219 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,046Scope 1 Intensity: 205.80 tCO2e/$MEldorado GoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 110,424 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,825Scope 1 Intensity: 60.50 tCO2e/$MEquinox GoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 301,539 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,514Scope 1 Intensity: 199.15 tCO2e/$MAneka TambangYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,187,924 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,302Scope 1 Intensity: 276.16 tCO2e/$MIAMGOLDYear: 2024Scope 1: 483,348 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,252Scope 1 Intensity: 214.65 tCO2e/$MDRDGOLDYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,570 tCO2eRevenue: $M 292Scope 1 Intensity: 29.40 tCO2e/$MCCChifeng Jilong Gold MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 110,577 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,237Scope 1 Intensity: 89.41 tCO2e/$MOceanaGoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 184,278 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,796Scope 1 Intensity: 102.62 tCO2e/$MAngloGold AshantiYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,314,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,793Scope 1 Intensity: 226.83 tCO2e/$MGold Road ResourcesYear: 2023Scope 1: 104,383 tCO2eRevenue: $M 322Scope 1 Intensity: 324.42 tCO2e/$MCapricorn MetalsYear: 2023Scope 1: 79,684 tCO2eRevenue: $M 214Scope 1 Intensity: 372.80 tCO2e/$MCoeur MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 212,870 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,054Scope 1 Intensity: 201.96 tCO2e/$MDPM MetalsYear: 2023Scope 1: 38,847 tCO2eRevenue: $M 520Scope 1 Intensity: 74.69 tCO2e/$MLundin GoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 35,401 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,649Scope 1 Intensity: 21.47 tCO2e/$MZhaojin Mining IndustryYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,019 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,724Scope 1 Intensity: 15.09 tCO2e/$MHarmony Gold MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 179,181 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,374Scope 1 Intensity: 53.11 tCO2e/$M

How does Harmony Gold Mining's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Harmony Gold Mining reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 53.11 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 181.74, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Harmony Gold Mining rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Harmony Gold Mining ranked 4 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Harmony Gold Mining among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into Harmony Gold Mining's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Harmony Gold Mining reported a total carbon footprint of 5,482,478 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.32% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Harmony Gold Mining's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 78.74% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 18.12%.a

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