Valterra Platinum Ltd

Common Name
Valterra Platinum
Country
South Africa
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Other Precious Metals & Mining
Employees
19,579
Ticker
VAL
Exchange
JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Valterra Platinum Limited engages in the production and supply of platinum group metals, base metals, and precious metals in South Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and internationally. The company...

Valterra Platinum's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Valterra Platinum 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).

Valterra Platinum has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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b. Valterra Platinum's Sustainability Report 2023
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c. Valterra Platinum's Sustainability Report 2022
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Insights into Valterra Platinum's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Valterra Platinum amounted to 4,240,000 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 Valterra Platinum decreased by 1.17%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Valterra Platinum's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e-8%+9%-2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Valterra Platinum's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Valterra Platinum were 580,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Valterra Platinum reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Valterra Platinum's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.69%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Valterra Platinum's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.69%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Valterra Platinum's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Valterra Platinum reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,660,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Valterra Platinum reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Valterra Platinum's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Valterra Platinum 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Valterra Platinum's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Valterra Platinum 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Valterra Platinum use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Valterra Platinum reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Valterra Platinum's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202401 M2 M3 M4 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Valterra Platinum's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Valterra Platinum reported 3,910,058 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 Valterra Platinum includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 10 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

Valterra Platinum's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202401 M2 M3 M4 MtCO2e+9%+8%+2%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Valterra Platinum's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Valterra Platinum reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,910,058 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 84.16% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 15.84% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Valterra Platinum reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Valterra Platinum's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 20.31%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Valterra Platinum's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Valterra Platinum 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Valterra Platinum disclose?

In 2024, Valterra Platinum reported emissions for 12 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 Valterra Platinum's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Valterra Platinum's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,623,766 tCO₂e (41.53%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,019,444 tCO₂e (26.07%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 474,057 tCO₂e (12.12%)

Valterra Platinum's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(41.5%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(12.1%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(26.1%)

Insights into Valterra Platinum’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Valterra Platinum reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 580,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,778 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 100.38 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Valterra Platinum's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00020,000500,00010,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502,000100,0005,000,000200,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)PGMHVKumba Iron OreYear: 2024Scope 1: 417,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,633Scope 1 Intensity: 114.77 tCO2e/$MSibanye StillwaterYear: 2024Scope 1: 247,616 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,945Scope 1 Intensity: 41.65 tCO2e/$MHecla MiningYear: 2023Scope 1: 65,345 tCO2eRevenue: $M 720Scope 1 Intensity: 90.73 tCO2e/$MFresnilloYear: 2024Scope 1: 469,122 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,496Scope 1 Intensity: 134.17 tCO2e/$MSasolYear: 2025Scope 1: 49,415,880 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,074Scope 1 Intensity: 3,511.12 tCO2e/$MPPPetra DiamondsYear: 2024Scope 1: 36,586 tCO2eRevenue: $M 279Scope 1 Intensity: 131.05 tCO2e/$MGGGem DiamondsYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,656 tCO2eRevenue: $M 115Scope 1 Intensity: 293.59 tCO2e/$MMMMerdeka Battery MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,006,550 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,845Scope 1 Intensity: 1,087.74 tCO2e/$MDRDGOLDYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,570 tCO2eRevenue: $M 292Scope 1 Intensity: 29.40 tCO2e/$MHarmony Gold MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 179,182 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,374Scope 1 Intensity: 53.11 tCO2e/$MGold FieldsYear: 2023Scope 1: 778,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,501Scope 1 Intensity: 172.86 tCO2e/$MAfrican Rainbow MineralsYear: 2023Scope 1: 420,099 tCO2eRevenue: $M 778Scope 1 Intensity: 540.20 tCO2e/$MAmman Mineral InternasionalYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,654,893 tCO2eRevenue: $M 42,984,234Scope 1 Intensity: 0.04 tCO2e/$MSappiYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,474,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,809Scope 1 Intensity: 598.04 tCO2e/$MImpala Platinum HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 515,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,828Scope 1 Intensity: 106.66 tCO2e/$MCoromandel InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 82,938 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,865Scope 1 Intensity: 44.47 tCO2e/$MShree CementYear: 2025Scope 1: 21,308,523 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,221Scope 1 Intensity: 9,594.10 tCO2e/$MSQMYear: 2024Scope 1: 504,928 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,352,828Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MNortham Platinum HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 66,845 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,691Scope 1 Intensity: 39.53 tCO2e/$MHHHuaxin Building Materials GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,954,056 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,689Scope 1 Intensity: 6,388.80 tCO2e/$MAK AlrosaYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,408,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,570Scope 1 Intensity: 394.42 tCO2e/$MSinoma Science & TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 624,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,643Scope 1 Intensity: 171.30 tCO2e/$MVVValterra PlatinumYear: 2024Scope 1: 580,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,778Scope 1 Intensity: 100.38 tCO2e/$M

How does Valterra Platinum's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Valterra Platinum reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 100.38 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 132.61 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Valterra Platinum rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Valterra Platinum ranked 9 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Valterra Platinum is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Valterra Platinum's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Valterra Platinum reported a total carbon footprint of 8,150,058 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.36% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Valterra Platinum's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 47.98% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 44.91%. a

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