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 score of 2 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Whitehaven Coal's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Whitehaven Coal reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,266,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 1,172,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 93,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a trend of increasing emissions over the years, with a notable rise from 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. In terms of emissions intensity, Whitehaven Coal reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of about 64 kg CO2e per tonne of run-of-mine (ROM) coal in 2023, while the combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity was approximately 70 kg CO2e per tonne of ROM coal. Despite the significant emissions figures, Whitehaven Coal has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments may reflect the broader context of the coal industry, which faces increasing scrutiny regarding its environmental impact and the transition to cleaner energy sources. Overall, while Whitehaven Coal continues to operate within a challenging climate landscape, its emissions data highlights the need for enhanced strategies to address carbon output and align with global climate goals.
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Get Started| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Whitehaven Coal 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.
