Decarbonisation 2022: Decarbonisation in South Africa as well as the companies

as well as the companies that are driving the sector forward

This brief does not purport to provide an analysis of market trends

which commodities are attracting attention and how different regions are seeking to convert mineral resources into productive assets

Power generation remains central to coal consumption

particularly smaller contractors

Decarbonisation 2022: Decarbonisation in South Africa as well as the companiesThe global metals and mining sector is a significant producer of carbon dioxide. Mining is currently responsible for an estimated 4% to 7% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions worldwide, while the steel sector accounts for about 10% of combined global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. With this in mind, efforts to decarbonise economies are being accelerated worldwide to reduce CO2 emissions by 2030. South Africas Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the