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Whitehaven Coal, officially known as Whitehaven Coal Limited, is a prominent player in the Australian coal tar industry. Headquartered in Australia, the company operates extensive mining assets across key regions, including New South Wales and Queensland, specialising in the extraction and processing of high-quality coal products. Founded in 1999, Whitehaven Coal has established itself as a leading supplier within the domestic and international markets, recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and operational excellence.
The company’s core offerings include thermal and metallurgical coal, utilised in power generation and steel production. Whitehaven’s focus on innovation and responsible resource management has contributed to its strong market position and notable achievements in the Australian mining sector. As a significant contributor to the coal industry, Whitehaven Coal continues to evolve, maintaining its reputation for quality and reliability in a competitive landscape.
-11 vs industry average
Whitehaven Coal’s score of 8 is lower than 6% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Coal Tar Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Coal Tar Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Whitehaven Coal, an Australian-based company in the Coal Tar industry, reported its Scope 1 emissions as approximately 1.228 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions as approximately 138 million kg CO2e in 2024. For 2023, Scope 1 emissions were about 1.172 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were around 93 million kg CO2e. In 2022, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 910 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were around 102 million kg CO2e. Looking back to 2021, Whitehaven Coal reported Scope 1 emissions of roughly 816 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 105 million kg CO2e. In 2020, combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1.593 billion kg CO2e. Emissions data for 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015 were not disclosed.
Whitehaven Coal has set near-term climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 30% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company is targeting a 30% reduction in its Scope 2 emissions by 2030, also from a 2020 baseline.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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