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, comprising 1,172,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 93,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company's emissions intensity for Scope 1 was 64 kg CO2e per tonne of run-of-mine (ROM) coal, while the combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity was 70 kg CO2e per tonne of ROM coal. In 2024, Whitehaven Coal's total emissions increased to about 1,366,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,228,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 138,000,000 kg CO2e. The emissions intensity for Scope 1 was reported at 50 kg CO2e per tonne of ROM coal, and the combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity was 56 kg CO2e per tonne of ROM coal. Despite these 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. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where coal production is often scrutinised for its environmental impact, particularly regarding greenhouse gas emissions.
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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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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.
