Yancoal
Yancoal Australia Limited, commonly known as Yancoal, is a prominent player in the Australian coal industry, headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Established in 2004, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across key regions, including New South Wales and Queensland, solidifying its position as one of the largest coal producers in the country. Yancoal focuses on the exploration, mining, and sale of thermal and metallurgical coal, catering to both domestic and international markets. Its commitment to sustainable practices and operational excellence sets it apart in a competitive landscape. Notable achievements include significant production milestones and strategic partnerships that enhance its market presence. With a robust portfolio of high-quality coal products, Yancoal continues to play a vital role in meeting global energy demands while prioritising environmental stewardship.
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Yancoal's score of 20 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Yancoal's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Yancoal, headquartered in Australia, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,136,653,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 1,860,030,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and approximately 276,623,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scopes 1 and 2, but there is no available data for Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Yancoal's emissions have shown fluctuations, with total emissions reaching about 2,221,876,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and approximately 2,367,913,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus. Yancoal's emissions intensity has varied, with reported figures suggesting a trend towards improving efficiency in their operations. However, without formal reduction targets or commitments, the company's long-term climate strategy remains unclear. As the industry moves towards greater accountability in carbon emissions, Yancoal's future actions will be critical in aligning with global climate goals.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 909,405,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 180,210,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Yancoal 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.
