Whitehaven Coal
Whitehaven Coal, officially known as Whitehaven Coal Limited, is a prominent player in the Australian coal tar industry. Headquartered in Australia, the company operates extensive mining assets across key regions, including New South Wales and Queensland, specialising in the extraction and processing of high-quality coal products. Founded in 1999, Whitehaven Coal has established itself as a leading supplier within the domestic and international markets, recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and operational excellence.
The company’s core offerings include thermal and metallurgical coal, utilised in power generation and steel production. Whitehaven’s focus on innovation and responsible resource management has contributed to its strong market position and notable achievements in the Australian mining sector. As a significant contributor to the coal industry, Whitehaven Coal continues to evolve, maintaining its reputation for quality and reliability in a competitive landscape.
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Whitehaven Coal’s score of 30 is lower than 49% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Coal Tar Production is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Coal Tar Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 9% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Whitehaven Coal's reported carbon emissions
Whitehaven Coal, an Australian company operating in the Coal Tar industry, has disclosed its carbon emissions for several years. In 2024, the company reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 1.366 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 1.228 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 138 million kg CO2e from Scope 2.
For 2023, Whitehaven Coal reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of around 1.266 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1.172 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 93 million kg CO2e.
In 2022, the company's total Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1.012 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 910 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 102 million kg CO2e.
For 2021, Whitehaven Coal's Scope 1 emissions were reported at approximately 816 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 105 million kg CO2e.
Whitehaven Coal has established climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2020 as a baseline. Similarly, the company aims for a 30% reduction in its Scope 2 emissions by 2030, also from a 2020 baseline. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data for the reporting years provided, with "scope_3/purchased_goods_and_services" listed as a missing data point. No emissions data is available for 2025.
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Whitehaven Coal’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
30% reduction in Scope 1
We aim to reduce our Scope 1 emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline.
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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