- Unavailability of rail capacity due to Transnet Freight Rail challenges
- Eskom's operational challenges impacting coal offtake
- Lower seaborne thermal coal prices due to weak demand and increased renewables
- Geopolitical tensions impacting commodity markets
- Inflation and interest rate increases
- Cybersecurity threats
- Country risk due to political instability and infrastructure challenges
- Coal mine dust class action litigation
Exxaro Resources Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Exxaro Resources Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 953 ktCO2e. By scope: Scope 3: 68.2K ktCO2e (domestic sales). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
953 ktCO2e
2023
Water Usage
7.4K ML
2023
Waste
3.2K tons (hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
590.9K MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 68.2K ktCO2e (domestic sales) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 953 ktCO2e |
| 2020 | 1.1K ktCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 combined in 2019) |
| 2019 | 1.1K ktCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 27% reduction in scope 2 emissions expected on completion of Lephalale solar project in 2025
- 19% and 12% reduction in absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2019
- 168ML of water recycled since 2019
- 20% decrease in carbon intensity (2022: 0.5% increase)
- 30% decrease in water intensity (2022: 0.5% increase)
- Zero level 3 environmental incidents (2022: zero)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025
- Achieve 30% EBITDA contribution from new minerals by 2026
- Achieve 780 MW net installed generation capacity by 2026
- Reduce absolute emissions by 40% in scope 1 and 2 by 2026
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 1.6 GW net installed generation capacity by 2030
- Achieve 50% EBITDA contribution from new minerals by 2030
- Reduce energy intensity by 30% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionGovernanceSocial Licence to OperateEnvironmental Stewardship