Exxaro Resources Ltd
Exxaro Resources's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Exxaro Resources's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Exxaro Resources amounted to 953,000 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Exxaro Resources decreased by 1.75%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Exxaro Resources's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Exxaro Resources's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Exxaro Resources were 643,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Exxaro Resources reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Exxaro Resources's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 67.01%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What are Exxaro Resources's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Exxaro Resources reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 310,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Exxaro Resources reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Exxaro Resources's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 52.31%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does Exxaro Resources use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Exxaro Resources reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Exxaro Resources's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Exxaro Resources's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Exxaro Resources reported 68,156,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Exxaro Resources's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Exxaro Resources's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Exxaro Resources reported total Scope 3 emissions of 68,156,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has Exxaro Resources reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Exxaro Resources's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Exxaro Resources 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Exxaro Resources's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Exxaro Resources 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Exxaro Resources disclose?
In 2023, Exxaro Resources reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Exxaro Resources's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Exxaro Resources's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 68,156,000 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
Exxaro Resources's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Exxaro Resources's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Exxaro Resources reported a total carbon footprint of 69,109,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.41% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Exxaro Resources's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.62% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.93%.