Whitehaven Coal Ltd

Common Name
Whitehaven Coal
Country
Australia
Sector
Energy
Industry
Thermal Coal
Employees
N/A
Ticker
WHC
Exchange
ASX
Description
Whitehaven Coal Ltd. is a leading Australian coal mining company engaged in the exploration, development, and operation of coal mines. Its primary function is the production and export of high-quality...

Whitehaven Coal's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2024, Whitehaven Coal has disclosed 1 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 1 intensity-based target, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Whitehaven Coal ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Coal Processed
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2030
* This target is limited in scope and does not represent the company's full operational or organizational boundaries

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Insights into Whitehaven Coal's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2024, Whitehaven Coal has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2), but not its value chain emissions (Scope 3). This means its reduction efforts currently focus on direct and purchased energy emissions.

Does Whitehaven Coal have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2024, Whitehaven Coal has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.

Whitehaven Coal's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 32% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 0.064 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Coal Processed in 2023.

As of 2024, Whitehaven Coal is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 68.38% of the planned reduction.

Whitehaven Coal's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

20232024203000.020.040.060.08BaselineCurrent (-22%)
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