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Embedded sustainability drives Harmony’s MSCI ESG Ratings upgrade to ‘A’
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
Registration number 1950/038232/06
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
ISIN: ZAE000015228
JSE share code: HAR
("Harmony" or the "Company")
Embedded sustainability drives Harmony's MSCI ESG Ratings upgrade to 'A'
Johannesburg, Wednesday, 29 April 2026. Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
("Harmony" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that MSCI has upgraded
the Company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating from 'BB'
to 'A' following its most recent assessment in March 2026.
MSCI ESG ratings measure companies' resilience to long-term, financially
relevant ESG risks. These ratings analyse industry-specific risks,
management quality and controversies to identify potential impacts on a
company's financial performance.
This improvement reflects our strengthened performance across key ESG
pillars, underpinned by measurable progress in water management, toxic
emissions and waste reduction and enhanced governance practices. Notably,
our environmental pillar score improved from 3.0 to 5.1, while our social
score improved from 2.4 to 4.7, demonstrating tangible progress in
operational efficiency, employee engagement and community relations.
Governance remains a core strength, with a consistently high score of 7.4.
"This upgrade to an 'A' rating by MSCI is a strong endorsement of the
progress we have made in embedding sustainability into every aspect of our
business. It reflects the dedication of our people, the resilience of our
operations and our unwavering commitment to creating long-term value for
all stakeholders while responsibly managing our environmental and social
impacts," says CEO, Beyers Nel.
The upgrade underscores Harmony's commitment to sustainability,
transparency and responsible mining practices, aligning with our long-term
decarbonisation and stakeholder engagement strategies. We continue to
integrate ESG considerations into our strategic objectives, reinforcing our
accountability to investors, employees and our communities.
Ends.
For more details contact:
Investor Relations
+27 (0) 11 411 2138
Johannesburg, South Africa
29 April 2026
Sponsor:
J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Proprietary Limited
Date: 29-04-2026 09:00:00
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