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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In 2023, Yancoal, headquartered in Australia, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,136,653,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,860,030,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and 276,623,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, associated with purchased electricity. Notably, Yancoal has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. Comparatively, in 2022, Yancoal's total emissions were about 2,367,913,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction of approximately 231,260,000 kg CO2e from the previous year. This reduction reflects Yancoal's ongoing commitment to improving its environmental performance, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been detailed in their disclosures. Yancoal's emissions intensity, as reported, stands at about 51.0 kg CO2e per tonne of coal produced, consistent across recent years. The company has not set specific science-based targets or climate pledges, which may limit its ability to align with broader industry standards for emissions reductions. Overall, while Yancoal has made strides in reducing its emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets and comprehensive Scope 3 data suggests there is room for further commitment to climate action.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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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Yancoal is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.