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 67% 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 total of about 1,366,000,000 kg CO2e projected for 2024. Whitehaven Coal's emissions intensity per tonne of run-of-mine (ROM) coal was reported at 64.0 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and 70.0 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined in 2023. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint, nor has it committed to any science-based targets for emissions reduction. Overall, while Whitehaven Coal continues to operate within the coal industry, its lack of defined climate commitments and reduction strategies raises questions about its long-term sustainability and alignment with global climate goals.
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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 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.
