Bukit Asam
PT Bukit Asam Tbk, commonly known as Bukit Asam, is a prominent Indonesian coal mining company headquartered in Tanjung Enim, South Sumatra. Established in 1950, Bukit Asam has evolved into a key player in the coal industry, focusing on the extraction, production, and marketing of coal, primarily for domestic and international markets. With significant operations in South Sumatra and other regions, Bukit Asam is renowned for its high-quality coal products, which are distinguished by their low ash and sulphur content. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the development of integrated coal mining and power generation projects, enhancing its market position as a leader in sustainable energy solutions. Bukit Asam's commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship further solidifies its reputation within the industry.
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Bukit Asam's score of 6 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Bukit Asam's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Bukit Asam reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,028,230,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 904,688,240 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 123,542,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions amounted to 691,670 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Over the previous years, Bukit Asam's emissions have shown a significant upward trend, with total emissions recorded at 828,914,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 558,038,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 470,735,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for improvement in its sustainability strategy. As a major player in the coal industry, Bukit Asam's emissions profile reflects the challenges faced by fossil fuel companies in addressing climate change. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that the company may need to enhance its climate action plans to align with global sustainability goals.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 169,988,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 23,647,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 193,635,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Bukit Asam is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
