Whitehaven Coal

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Whitehaven Coal doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 0

Whitehaven Coal has a DitchCarbon Score of 0, indicating a lack of progress in sustainability efforts. This score suggests that the company has a high carbon intensity in its operations. There is significant room for improvement in reducing emissions and enhancing sustainable practices.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Whitehaven Coal operates within the energy generation and distribution industry, which has a carbon intensity ranking of very high. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Whitehaven Coal operates in Australia, a region with a very high carbon intensity rating. This suggests that the company’s sustainability efforts may be negatively impacted by the country’s reliance on carbon-intensive energy and practices.

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– Emissions forecasting, assurances

30.44%

...this company is doing 30.44% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Whitehaven Coal, founded in the energy generation and distribution industry, is a prominent player in the Australian coal mining sector, particularly within the Gunnedah Basin of New South Wales. Established with a vision to become Australia’s leading independent coal company, Whitehaven operates multiple mines and a processing plant, focusing on thermal and metallurgical coal production. Headquartered in Newcastle, the company has significantly contributed to the regional economy and emphasizes sustainable development and community engagement.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Whitehaven Coal

Whitehaven Coal should undertake a thorough inventory of all Scope 1 emissions sources to identify and mitigate direct greenhouse gas emissions, potentially reducing their emissions by 15%.

Bad news, Whitehaven Coal hasn't committed to SBTi goals yet

Whitehaven Coal has not yet established specific commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means the company has not publicly defined or committed to clear, science-based emissions reduction targets aligned with climate science.
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