Chris Griffith, CEO, Gold Fields

AFRICA EVENT REPORT

POD 1 : DECARBONISING POWER FOR AFRICAN MINES

OPENING KEYNOTE: ESG,

Chris Griffith, CEO, Gold Fields Gold Fields Group is a globally diversified gold miner with nine mines across five countries. Gold Fields’ emission reduction journey commenced in 2016.

The company is targeting 50% absolute emission and 30% net emission reductions from 2016 baseline (Scope 1 and 2) and net zero by 2050. Initiatives include the integration of decarbonisation into business strategy, processes, and capital programmes; investment in renewables; and a reduction in the use of fuels.

Up to 80% of gold mining emissions are Scope 1 and Scope 2. “For the next few years our focus will be on replacing our gas and coal fired electricity with renewables,” said Mr Griffith.