Arch Resources Sustainability Profile
Arch Resources, Inc., a leading player in the coal industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations in the Appalachian and Powder River Basins. Founded in 1927, the company has established itself as a key supplier of high-quality metallurgical and thermal coal, catering to both domestic and international markets. Renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices, Arch Resources focuses on innovation and efficiency, setting it apart from competitors. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in environmental stewardship and safety protocols. With a strong market position, Arch Resources continues to be a vital contributor to the energy sector, providing essential resources while prioritising responsible operations.
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Arch Resources's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Arch Resources, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,670,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 333,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, amounting to about 139,000,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from the use of sold products and other upstream and downstream activities. Arch Resources has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The emissions data is cascaded from Arch Resources, Inc., indicating a corporate family relationship that influences their reporting and performance metrics. Overall, while Arch Resources has made strides in emissions reporting, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,424,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 612,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 |
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Arch Resources's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 96% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Arch Resources's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Arch Resources has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
