Whitehaven Coal
Whitehaven Coal Limited, a leading Australian coal producer, is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales. Established in 1999, the company has grown to become a significant player in the coal industry, primarily operating in the Gunnedah Basin of New South Wales. Whitehaven Coal focuses on the production of high-quality thermal and metallurgical coal, catering to both domestic and international markets. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation, which sets it apart in a competitive landscape. With a strong market position, Whitehaven Coal has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its operations and a robust portfolio of projects. As a key contributor to the Australian economy, Whitehaven Coal continues to play a vital role in the energy sector while prioritising environmental stewardship.
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Whitehaven Coal's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Whitehaven Coal reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,366,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 1,228,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes significant fugitive emissions of approximately 681,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were reported at about 138,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents an increase from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 1,266,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,172,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 93,000,000 kg CO2e. Whitehaven Coal has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company acknowledges the long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning its practices with national targets and legislation. Australia's updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) includes a target to reduce emissions by 43% below 2005 levels by 2030, which Whitehaven aims to support through its initiatives. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a focus on improving emissions intensity per tonne of run-of-mine (ROM) coal. In 2024, the Scope 1 emissions intensity was reported at 50 kg CO2e per tonne of ROM coal, while the combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity was approximately 56 kg CO2e per tonne. These efforts reflect Whitehaven Coal's ongoing dedication to sustainability and climate responsibility within the coal industry.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Whitehaven Coal 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.
