Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd
Harmony Gold Mining's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Harmony Gold Mining's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Harmony Gold Mining amounted to 4,265,244 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 Harmony Gold Mining decreased by 4.21%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Harmony Gold Mining were 179,182 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.57%, 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 2024, Harmony Gold Mining reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,086,062 tCO₂e 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 27.97%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, Harmony Gold Mining reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Harmony Gold Mining's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Harmony Gold Mining reported 990,291 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 Harmony Gold Mining includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Harmony Gold Mining reported total Scope 3 emissions of 990,291 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). 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 (2023), 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 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 447,032 tCO₂e (89.55%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 45,844 tCO₂e (9.18%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 6,296 tCO₂e (1.26%)
Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
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 179,182 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,374 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 53.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Harmony Gold Mining's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
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 tCO₂e 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 tCO₂e 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 2024, Harmony Gold Mining reported a total carbon footprint of 5,255,535 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.67% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Harmony Gold Mining's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 77.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 18.84%. a