Harmony’s Mponeng operation was recognised at the Gauteng Emission Reduction Recognition Programme Awards, held on 28 November for its ground-breaking efforts, achieving a 38.4% drop in nitrogen oxide emissions and driving us closer to our net-zero target by 2045.
Dr Urishanie Govender, Chief Sustainability Officer and other Metallurgy and Sustainable Department Heads, said about this “sustainability isn’t just a goal for us, but a commitment to improving the air that everyone breaths, the lives we touch, and the ecosystems we strive to restore. By improving air quality, we are investing in healthier communities and a nature positive future, proving that mining can be a force for good.” said at the event.”
The event took place at The Village Square
in West Wits near Carletonville, followed by
a short visit to Mponeng Plant.
Harmony’s Mponeng operation was recognised for its contributions to the group’s aspiration of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2045.
Mponeng undertook strategic measures
to optimise its emissions profile and enhance environmental stewardship.
In late 2018, the operation launched
the Granular Activated Carbon Activity
Improvement Project, aimed at improving the adsorption efficiency at its carbon-in-pulp (CIP) section.
Dr. Govender said: “Our emission reduction efforts go beyond compliance because we firmly believe it’s the right thing to do. We appreciate that our efforts have been recognised by Government and the GDE.”
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