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the recent Junior Mining Indaba are important as far as providing an excellent opportunity for stakeholders , including junior producers , investors , government officials and industry experts , to engage in meaningful discussions regarding decarbonisation and sustainable mining practices . Junior mining in South Africa includes exploration companies and mid-tier producers , operating in sectors like industrial minerals , diamonds , platinum , coal and more . The emergence of smaller companies and early-stage exploration entities represents a dynamic force within the mining industry . They can play a key role in the development of a sustainable mining industry as they are often innovative and develop greenfield projects . Incorporating corporate social responsibility can ultimately generate economic value such as the reduction of risks , increased resiliency , access to more funding and an improved social acceptance of projects within local communities .
Climate change is a real challenge for the industry and taking action is as crucial as discussing the challenges and opportunities . Mining companies need to conduct comprehensive assessments of their carbon footprint , measuring emissions data at a granular level . Such evaluations are essential in determining a starting point for improvement , identifying emissions hotspots and measuring progress after implementing corrective actions . In addition , data from various sources and areas should be consolidated to ensure accuracy and reliability .
This is why Bureau Veritas has developed an integrated , five-step ‘ Achieving Net Zero ’ solution . This solution enables us to partner with mining and metals companies to reduce their emissions across all three scopes , helping them accelerate their transition to ‘ net zero ’, providing an initial , targeted approach to minimising
emissions , while preparing for Scope 3 improvements and communication to stakeholders .
The year 2050 holds the promise of a world successfully meeting its net-zero goals , with mining and metal industries playing a significant role in achieving this milestone . By embracing ambitious targets and implementing concrete action plans the industry can pave the way for a greener and more sustainable future for all . By collaboratively working towards net zero , we can create a better world for generations to come . •
The World Meteorological Organization predicts a 66 % likelihood that the annual average near-surface global temperature between 2023 and 2027 will be more than 1.5 ° C above pre-industrial levels for at least one year .
Sandrine Pfister – Sustainability Market leader , Bureau Veritas Africa .
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