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Thungela Resources

Thungela Resources Limited, a prominent player in the coal industry, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and primarily operates in the Mpumalanga province. Founded in 2021, the company emerged from the demerger of Anglo American's South African coal operations, marking a significant milestone in its journey. Thungela focuses on the production and export of high-quality thermal and metallurgical coal, catering to both domestic and international markets. With a commitment to sustainable mining practices, Thungela Resources distinguishes itself through its innovative approach to coal production and environmental stewardship. The company has quickly established a strong market position, recognised for its operational excellence and responsible resource management. As it continues to grow, Thungela remains dedicated to delivering value while prioritising safety and sustainability in all its endeavours.

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33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Thungela Resources's score of 33 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Thungela Resources's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Thungela Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32,033,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 295,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 433,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 32,033,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The combined emissions from Scope 1 and 2 amounted to about 729,000,000 kg CO2e. Thungela has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2021 as a baseline. The company is also committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. This long-term strategy reflects their dedication to climate action and resilience in the regions where they operate. The company has shown a proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint, with a focus on integrated climate change adaptation strategies.

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Scope 1
369,000,000
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Scope 2
514,000,000
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Scope 3
64,680,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Thungela Resources's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., 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 Thungela Resources is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Thungela 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.

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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