Environmental

Environmental stewardship: our commitment to zero harm.

Being a responsible custodian of the environment is crucial to maintaining our legal and social licence to operate, ensuring a positive legacy. As the first pillar in our ESG framework, our environmental stewardship thus focuses on three priorities: climate risk management, land stewardship and biodiversity, and efficient use of resources.

Climate Risk Management

We are dedicated to proactively measuring, understanding, and managing our climate risks. By reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 and to net zero by 2050, we support global climate goals.

We also believe in the importance of emission reduction technologies and being open about our climate risks.

Land Stewardship and Biodiversity

We strive for no net loss of biodiversity through responsible mine closure and sustainable land use.

Our efforts include restoring wetlands, treating mine water for local use, and managing regional biodiversity.

Efficient Use of Resources

We are dedicated to using natural resources efficiently, minimising waste, and improving air quality. Our goals include increasing water reuse to 75%, reducing fresh water use by 20%, and cutting waste sent to landfill by 50% by 2030.

We also strive to enhance energy efficiency and adopt industry-leading standards for air quality.

Read our ESG Report to discover the stories of the people whose lives we touch and the value we create together.

Our Impact

Data-Driven Dust Control: A Breakthrough at Isibonelo Colliery

Isibonelo Colliery, in collaboration with Eco Elementum, developed an intelligent air quality monitoring solution that revolutionizes dust management. This innovative approach not only detects pollutants but also identifies their sources in real-time.

Oil Management Goes Full Circle at Zibulo

Zibulo Colliery’s innovative trailer and filtration system reduces, reuses, and recycles underground equipment oil. This eco-friendly approach ensures efficient mining operations and promotes sustainable oil management practices.

Water Partnerships: Tackling Mpumalanga’s Water Challenges

As a founding member of the Mine Water Coordinating Body, Thungela collaborates with government and industry leaders to address water challenges in Mpumalanga, through innovative projects like crop irrigation trials and novel water treatment technologies.