Thungela Resources Ltd

Common Name
Thungela Resources
Country
South Africa
Sector
Energy
Industry
Thermal Coal
Employees
N/A
Ticker
TGA
Exchange
JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Thungela Resources Limited is a leading publicly listed mining company specializing in the production and export of thermal coal. As a pure-play producer, the company operates extensive mining assets ...

Thungela Resources's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Thungela 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).

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

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a. Thungela Resources's ESG Report 2023
a. Thungela Resources's ESG Report 2023
b. Thungela Resources's ESG Report 2022
b. Thungela Resources's ESG Report 2022

Insights into Thungela Resources's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Thungela Resources amounted to 728,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Thungela Resources decreased by 2.67%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Thungela Resources's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220230100 k200 k300 k400 ktCO2e-7%-2%-15%-4%
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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Thungela Resources's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Thungela Resources were 295,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Thungela Resources reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Thungela Resources's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 25.88%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Thungela Resources's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.22%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Thungela Resources's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Thungela Resources reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 433,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Thungela Resources reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Thungela Resources's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 21.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Thungela Resources's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Thungela Resources 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Thungela Resources use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Thungela Resources reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Thungela Resources's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into Thungela Resources's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Thungela Resources reported 32,033,000 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 2023 disclosure of Thungela Resources includes a breakdown across 0 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. a

Thungela Resources's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023020 M40 M60 M80 MtCO2e-6%-15%-32%-14%
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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Thungela Resources's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Thungela Resources reported total Scope 3 emissions of 32,033,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Thungela Resources reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Thungela Resources's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 53.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Thungela Resources's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.59%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a

Insights into Thungela Resources’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Thungela Resources reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 295,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,672 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 176.48 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Thungela Resources's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

20010,000500,00020,000,0001,000,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2005,000200,00010,000,000200,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)ADEWBukit AsamYear: 2023Scope 1: 904,688 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,495Scope 1 Intensity: 362.57 tCO2e/$MAAAlamtri Resources IndonesiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,246,442 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,596,806Scope 1 Intensity: 0.04 tCO2e/$MPeabody EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 607,151 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,947Scope 1 Intensity: 122.74 tCO2e/$MPT Petrindo Jaya KreasiYear: 2024Scope 1: 458,058 tCO2eRevenue: $M 802Scope 1 Intensity: 571.34 tCO2e/$MAlliance Resource PartnersYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,521,512 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,567Scope 1 Intensity: 982.39 tCO2e/$MBanpuYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,368,915 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,159Scope 1 Intensity: 1,622.27 tCO2e/$MInner Mongolia Yitai CoalYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,725,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 992Scope 1 Intensity: 14,845.91 tCO2e/$MBumi ResourcesYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,993,630 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,963,539Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MCore Natural ResourcesYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,612,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,507Scope 1 Intensity: 2,637.80 tCO2e/$MIndo Tambangraya MegahYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,815,923 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,305,693Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MChina Coal EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,040,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,925Scope 1 Intensity: 1,486.04 tCO2e/$MYancoal AustraliaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,988,113 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,196Scope 1 Intensity: 473.86 tCO2e/$MExxaro ResourcesYear: 2024Scope 1: 338,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,159Scope 1 Intensity: 156.54 tCO2e/$MIndika EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 906,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,123,894Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MCoal IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 26,676,819 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,859Scope 1 Intensity: 1,795.33 tCO2e/$MDDDian Swastatika SentosaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,237,910 tCO2eRevenue: $M 48,736,614Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MChina Shenhua EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 196,560,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 46,365Scope 1 Intensity: 4,239.42 tCO2e/$MGolden Energy MinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,237,910 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,706Scope 1 Intensity: 457.55 tCO2e/$MYankuang Energy GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 17,557,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,109Scope 1 Intensity: 831.73 tCO2e/$MEEE-Commodities HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 70,423 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,043Scope 1 Intensity: 13.96 tCO2e/$MHarum EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 58,686 tCO2eRevenue: $M 926Scope 1 Intensity: 63.41 tCO2e/$MNew HopeYear: 2023Scope 1: 595,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,814Scope 1 Intensity: 328.03 tCO2e/$MWWWintime Energy GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 613 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,239Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MThungela ResourcesYear: 2023Scope 1: 295,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,672Scope 1 Intensity: 176.48 tCO2e/$M

How does Thungela Resources's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Thungela Resources reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 176.48 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 362.57 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Thungela Resources rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Thungela Resources ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Thungela Resources is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Thungela Resources's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Thungela Resources reported a total carbon footprint of 32,761,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.37% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Thungela Resources's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.78% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.32%. a

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