Sibanye Stillwater Ltd
Sibanye Stillwater's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sibanye Stillwater 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).
Sibanye Stillwater has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 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 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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Market-Based | 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 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. b | 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 Sibanye Stillwater's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sibanye Stillwater amounted to 6,345,326 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 Sibanye Stillwater decreased by 4.3%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Sibanye Stillwater's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sibanye Stillwater's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sibanye Stillwater were 247,616 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Sibanye Stillwater reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Sibanye Stillwater's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 52.11%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sibanye Stillwater's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 40.62%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Sibanye Stillwater's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sibanye Stillwater reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,097,710 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
What methodology does Sibanye Stillwater use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sibanye Stillwater reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Sibanye Stillwater's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Sibanye Stillwater's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sibanye Stillwater reported 1,290,658 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 Sibanye Stillwater includes a breakdown across 15 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
Sibanye Stillwater's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sibanye Stillwater's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sibanye Stillwater reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,290,658 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 28.43% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 71.57% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Sibanye Stillwater reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Sibanye Stillwater's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sibanye Stillwater 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sibanye Stillwater's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sibanye Stillwater 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sibanye Stillwater disclose?
In 2024, Sibanye Stillwater reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Sibanye Stillwater's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sibanye Stillwater's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 733,820 tCO₂e (56.86%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 174,545 tCO₂e (13.52%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 151,589 tCO₂e (11.75%)
Sibanye Stillwater's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sibanye Stillwater’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sibanye Stillwater reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 247,616 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,945 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 41.65 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Sibanye Stillwater's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sibanye Stillwater's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sibanye Stillwater reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 41.65 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 153.52 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Sibanye Stillwater rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sibanye Stillwater ranked 5 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Sibanye Stillwater among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Sibanye Stillwater's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sibanye Stillwater reported a total carbon footprint of 7,635,984 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.39% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Sibanye Stillwater's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 79.85% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 16.9%. a