Arch Resources, Inc., a prominent player in the coal tar industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a leader in the production and supply of high-quality coal tar pitch and related products, serving various sectors including aluminium, roofing, and paving.
With major operations across the US, Arch Resources is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, continually enhancing its product offerings. The company’s core products, such as coal tar pitch and specialty chemicals, are distinguished by their superior quality and performance.
Arch Resources has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a key supplier in the market, and is recognised for its dedication to environmental stewardship and operational excellence.
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Industry Intensity
Coal Tar Production is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Coal Tar Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 9% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Arch Resources's reported carbon emissions
Arch Resources, a US-based company operating in the Coal Tar industry, reported a total of approximately 1.414 x 10^14 kg CO2e in emissions for the reporting year 2023. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. For 2023, Arch Resources's reported emissions were: * **Scope 1:** Approximately 5.67 x 10^12 kg CO2e. * **Scope 2:** Approximately 3.33 x 10^11 kg CO2e. * **Scope 3:** Approximately 1.34 x 10^14 kg CO2e. Within Scope 3, the largest contributors were the "use of sold products" (approximately 1.331 x 10^14 kg CO2e) and "downstream transportation and distribution" (approximately 2.18 x 10^12 kg CO2e). In preceding years, Arch Resources has disclosed Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions: * **2022:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 4.95 x 10^9 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 3.36 x 10^8 kg CO2e. * **2021:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 4.518 x 10^9 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 3.13 x 10^8 kg CO2e. * **2020:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 4.633 x 10^9 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 3.77 x 10^8 kg CO2e. * **2019:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 5.357 x 10^9 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 4.1 x 10^8 kg CO2e. * **2018:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 5.693 x 10^9 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 4.46 x 10^8 kg CO2e. * **2017:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 6.086 x 10^9 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 4.35 x 10^8 kg CO2e. * **2016:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 6.136 x 10^9 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 4.41 x 10^8 kg CO2e. * **2015:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 7.977 x 10^9 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 5.1 x 10^8 kg CO2e. * **2014:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 7.757 x 10^9 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 5.26 x 10^8 kg CO2e. * **2013:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 7.148 x 10^9 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 5.23 x 10^8 kg CO2e. * **2012:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 7.746 x 10^9 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 5.44 x 10^8 kg CO2e. * **2011:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 9.424 x 10^9 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 6.12 x 10^8 kg CO2e. Arch Resources's emissions data is reported as a "merged entity" and is inherited from Arch Resources, Inc. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or commitments through initiatives like SBTi or the Climate Pledge. While Arch Resources has disclosed Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, it is noted that for the years 2011 through 2022, data for "scope_3/purchased_goods_and_services" was missing.
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