Whitehaven Coal Ltd
Whitehaven Coal's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Whitehaven Coal 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, Whitehaven Coal has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Whitehaven Coal's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Whitehaven Coal amounted to 1,265,000 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 Whitehaven Coal increased by 25%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Whitehaven Coal's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Whitehaven Coal's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Whitehaven Coal were 1,172,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Whitehaven Coal reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Whitehaven Coal's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.73%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Whitehaven Coal's Scope 1 emissions increased by 28.79%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Whitehaven Coal's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Whitehaven Coal reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 93,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Whitehaven Coal reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Whitehaven Coal's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Whitehaven Coal 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Whitehaven Coal use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Whitehaven Coal reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Whitehaven Coal's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Whitehaven Coal’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Whitehaven Coal reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,172,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,042 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 289.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Whitehaven Coal's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Whitehaven Coal's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Whitehaven Coal reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 289.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 316.43, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Whitehaven Coal rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Whitehaven Coal ranked 11 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Whitehaven Coal is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a