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.
How does Arch Resources's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Arch Resources's score of 22 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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, 333,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 139,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals substantial contributions from the use of sold products (133,100,000,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (2,180,000,000 kg CO2e). Despite the high emissions figures, Arch Resources has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The emissions data is cascaded from Arch Resources, Inc., reflecting the company's broader corporate family relationship. Overall, while Arch Resources has made strides in transparency regarding its emissions, the lack of defined reduction strategies highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate commitments.
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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 is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
