Peabody Energy Corp
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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Peabody Energy's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Peabody Energy amounted to 5,663,652 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Peabody Energy decreased 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 tCO₂e 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
- 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 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,237 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,205.32 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Peabody Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
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 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 262.32, 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 tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Peabody Energy among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a