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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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29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Coal Tar Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Bukit Asam's score of 29 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 Scope 1 emissions of about 904,688,240 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 123,542,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 691,670 kg CO2e. This represents a significant increase from 2022, when total emissions were around 828,914,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 710,834,310 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 118,080,000 kg CO2e. Bukit Asam has set ambitious near-term climate commitments aimed at achieving net-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. These initiatives are part of their broader vision to become a world-class energy company that prioritises environmental sustainability. The company is actively working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through various programmes, although specific percentage reduction targets have not been disclosed. Overall, Bukit Asam's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction.

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Scope 1
386,531,300
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Scope 2
84,203,000
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Scope 3
12,630
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000,000
000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bukit Asam's primary industry is Coal Tar, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Bukit Asam is in ID, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bukit Asam 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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