In 2025, Exxaro Resources completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Exxaro Resources has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 339,000a | 338,000a | 310,000a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 638,000a | 598,000a | 643,000a | |
Total Scope 3 | 73,646,000a | 59,134,000a | 68,156,000a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 134.2233a | 156.5448a | 146.8106a |
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In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Exxaro Resources amounted to 977,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Exxaro Resources increased by 4.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Exxaro Resources were 339,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2020, Exxaro Resources's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.95%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), Exxaro Resources's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Exxaro Resources's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
In 2025, Exxaro Resources reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 638,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Since 2020, Exxaro Resources's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Exxaro Resources's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), Exxaro Resources's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Exxaro Resources's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
In 2025, Exxaro Resources reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
In 2025, Exxaro Resources reported 73,646,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Exxaro Resources includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
In 2025, Exxaro Resources reported total Scope 3 emissions of 73,646,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 0% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 100% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Since 2020, Exxaro Resources's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Exxaro Resources's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), Exxaro Resources's Scope 3 emissions increased by 24.54%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
In 2025, Exxaro Resources reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
In 2025, the largest contributors to Exxaro Resources's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2025, Exxaro Resources reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 339,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,526 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 134.22 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2025, Exxaro Resources reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 134.22 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 571.34, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2025, Exxaro Resources ranked 5 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Exxaro Resources among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
In 2025, Exxaro Resources reported a total carbon footprint of 74,623,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 24.23% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Exxaro Resources's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.69% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.85%.a