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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 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 1
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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. Thungela Resources's ESG Report 2024
a. Thungela Resources's ESG Report 2024
b. Thungela Resources's ESG Report 2022
b. Thungela Resources's ESG Report 2022

Insights into Thungela Resources's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofThungela Resources amounted to1,066,000metric 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 Resourcesincreased 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

2019202020212022202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e-7%+119%-62%+29%+50%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 tCOâ‚‚e 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

2019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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 11of 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

201920202021202220232024020 M40 M60 M80 MtCO2e-6%+2%-44%-14%+46%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 emissionshave 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 tCOâ‚‚e(94.26%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 2,265,000 tCOâ‚‚e(4.83%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 237,000 tCOâ‚‚e(0.51%)

Thungela Resources's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(4.8%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(94.3%)

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 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,885 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 316.18 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Thungela Resources's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2,00050,0001,000,00050,000,0001,000,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)20010,000200,00010,000,000500,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)APADGEBukit AsamYear: 2024Scope 1: 959,697 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,659Scope 1 Intensity: 360.98 tCO2e/$MAAAdaro Andalan IndonesiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 180,261 tCO2eRevenue: $M 90,130,360Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MPPPingdingshan Tianan Coal MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,662 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,149Scope 1 Intensity: 2.33 tCO2e/$MAAAlamtri Resources IndonesiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,246,442 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,596,806Scope 1 Intensity: 0.04 tCO2e/$MPeabody EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,106,580 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,237Scope 1 Intensity: 1,205.32 tCO2e/$MPT Petrindo Jaya KreasiYear: 2024Scope 1: 458,058 tCO2eRevenue: $M 802Scope 1 Intensity: 571.34 tCO2e/$MAdani EnterprisesYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,255,719 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,436Scope 1 Intensity: 109.80 tCO2e/$MAlliance Resource PartnersYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,521,512 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,567Scope 1 Intensity: 982.39 tCO2e/$MBanpuYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,796,574 tCO2eRevenue: $M 163,206Scope 1 Intensity: 53.90 tCO2e/$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: 2024Scope 1: 1,091,155 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,887,326Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$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: 2024Scope 1: 18,373,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,063Scope 1 Intensity: 963.84 tCO2e/$MGGGuangzhou Development GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,776,598 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,622Scope 1 Intensity: 1,929.40 tCO2e/$MEEE-Commodities HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 70,423 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,043Scope 1 Intensity: 13.96 tCO2e/$MThungela ResourcesYear: 2024Scope 1: 596,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,885Scope 1 Intensity: 316.18 tCO2e/$M

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 tCOâ‚‚e 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 tCOâ‚‚e 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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

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