Thungela Resources Ltd
Thungela Resources's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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).
Thungela Resources has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 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 Thungela Resources's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Thungela Resources amounted to 1,066,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Thungela Resources increased by 26.15%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Thungela Resources's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Thungela Resources's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Thungela Resources were 596,000 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 increased by 49.75%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Thungela Resources's Scope 1 emissions increased by 50.13%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Thungela Resources's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Thungela Resources reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 470,000 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 14.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, Thungela Resources reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Thungela Resources's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Thungela Resources's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Thungela Resources reported 46,877,000 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 2024 disclosure of Thungela Resources includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Thungela Resources's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Thungela Resources's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Thungela Resources reported total Scope 3 emissions of 46,877,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 5.63% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 94.37% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Thungela Resources reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Thungela Resources's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 31.52%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Thungela Resources's Scope 3 emissions increased by 46.34%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Thungela Resources disclose?
In 2024, Thungela Resources reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Thungela Resources's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Thungela Resources's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 44,184,000 tCO₂e (94.26%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 2,265,000 tCO₂e (4.83%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 237,000 tCO₂e (0.51%)
Thungela Resources's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Thungela Resources’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Thungela Resources reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 596,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,885 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 316.18 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Thungela Resources's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Thungela Resources's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Thungela Resources reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 316.18 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 409.26, 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 2024, Thungela Resources ranked 12 out of 24 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 2024, Thungela Resources reported a total carbon footprint of 47,943,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 45.82% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.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 1 emissions at 1.24%.a