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Yancoal Australia Limited, commonly referred to as Yancoal, is a prominent player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, with its headquarters located in Australia. Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a key provider of mining and quarrying products, particularly in the areas of coal and other mineral resources.
Yancoal operates primarily in New South Wales and Queensland, focusing on the extraction and production of high-quality coal, which is essential for energy generation and industrial applications. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in mining technologies, setting it apart in a competitive market.
With a strong market position, Yancoal has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that enhance its operational capabilities. Its dedication to quality and sustainability continues to drive its success in the mining industry.
+6 vs industry average
Yancoal’s score of 24 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Yancoal, an Australian company in the chemical and fertiliser minerals, salt, and other mining and quarrying products industry, reported its Scope 1 emissions for 2025 as approximately 2.48 billion kg CO2e and its Scope 2 emissions as approximately 286.36 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2024, Yancoal's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1.998 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were around 287.77 million kg CO2e. In 2023, these figures were approximately 1.858 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 276.62 million kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2.047 billion kg CO2e in 2022 and approximately 1.859 billion kg CO2e in 2021. Scope 2 emissions for these years were approximately 321.12 million kg CO2e and 354.98 million kg CO2e respectively. In 2020, Yancoal's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1.68 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 361.72 million kg CO2e.
Yancoal's climate commitments include a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 43% below 2005 levels by 2030, in line with Australian Federal Government legislation. This target is sourced from "Full_Year_Statutory_Accounts_2002202519431.pdf".
Yancoal's emissions and climate commitment data are cascaded from its parent company, Yancoal Australia Ltd.
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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