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Peabody Energy Corp

Common Name
Peabody Energy
Country
United States
Sector
Energy
Industry
Thermal Coal
Employees
5,600
Ticker
BTU
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Peabody Energy Corporation is a leading global coal producer, primarily involved in the mining, distribution, and sale of coal. As a significant player in the energy sector, Peabody Energy's principal...

Peabody Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Peabody Energy 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Peabody Energy has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Peabody Energy's Sustainability Report 2025
a. Peabody Energy's Sustainability Report 2025
b. Peabody Energy's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Peabody Energy's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into Peabody Energy's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofPeabody Energy amounted to5,663,652metric 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Peabody Energydecreased by 6.76%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Peabody Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202402 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e-17%-8%-2%-8%-7%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Peabody Energy's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Peabody Energy were 5,106,580 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Peabody Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Peabody Energy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 35.15%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Peabody Energy's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.59%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Peabody Energy's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Peabody Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 557,072 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Peabody Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Peabody Energy's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have decreased by 23.88%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Peabody Energy's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Peabody Energy's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Peabody Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Peabody Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Peabody Energy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Peabody Energy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Peabody Energy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,106,580 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 4,237 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,205.32 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Peabody Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1050050,0005,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2002,00010,000100,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Kosmos EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,031 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,675Scope 1 Intensity: 8.37 tCO2e/$MTidewaterYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,129,008 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,346Scope 1 Intensity: 838.89 tCO2e/$MCrescent EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,685,913 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,383Scope 1 Intensity: 707.59 tCO2e/$MTalos EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 894,810 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,974Scope 1 Intensity: 453.40 tCO2e/$MKinetik HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,377,360 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,483Scope 1 Intensity: 1,603.15 tCO2e/$MVital EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 663,046 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,548Scope 1 Intensity: 428.43 tCO2e/$MArchrockYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,158Scope 1 Intensity: 17.10 tCO2e/$MSM EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 887,972 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,671Scope 1 Intensity: 332.41 tCO2e/$MAlliance Resource PartnersYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,521,512 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,567Scope 1 Intensity: 982.39 tCO2e/$MWeatherford InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 96,816 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,513Scope 1 Intensity: 17.56 tCO2e/$MCore Natural ResourcesYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,612,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,507Scope 1 Intensity: 2,637.80 tCO2e/$MNorthern Oil and GasYear: 2024Scope 1: 17 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,154Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MNovYear: 2024Scope 1: 135,554 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,870Scope 1 Intensity: 15.28 tCO2e/$MChevronYear: 2024Scope 1: 53,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 193,414Scope 1 Intensity: 274.02 tCO2e/$MCoterra EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,177,337 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,458Scope 1 Intensity: 215.71 tCO2e/$MExtreme NetworksYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,511 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,117Scope 1 Intensity: 2.25 tCO2e/$MMPLXYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,300,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,904Scope 1 Intensity: 577.77 tCO2e/$MEOG ResourcesYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,378Scope 1 Intensity: 256.65 tCO2e/$MKodiak Gas ServicesYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,445 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,159Scope 1 Intensity: 26.26 tCO2e/$MSlbYear: 2024Scope 1: 990,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 36,289Scope 1 Intensity: 27.28 tCO2e/$MHF SinclairYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,198,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,580Scope 1 Intensity: 286.84 tCO2e/$MRange ResourcesYear: 2024Scope 1: 195,199 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,347Scope 1 Intensity: 83.17 tCO2e/$MTarga ResourcesYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,382Scope 1 Intensity: 622.65 tCO2e/$MPeabody EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,106,580 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,237Scope 1 Intensity: 1,205.32 tCO2e/$M

How does Peabody Energy's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Peabody Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,205.32 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 274.02, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Peabody Energy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Peabody Energy ranked 22 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Peabody Energy among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

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