- Did not meet incident performance expectations in 2023, recording four reportable environmental incidents.
- Lower than average rainfall contributed to a 46% increase in potable water consumption compared to the five-year average.
- Electricity efficiency exceeded target by 1.23% due to lower than forecast tonnage exported.
Port Waratah Coal Services Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Port Waratah Coal Services Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 98.5K tCO2-e. By scope: Scope 1: 433 tCO2-e; Scope 2: 98.0K tCO2-e (market-based); 98741 tCO2-e (location-based). 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
98.5K tCO2-e
2023
Water Usage
1.4K ML (potable); 5828 ML (captured and stored)
2023
Waste
211 t to landfill; 1,793 t diverted
2023
Energy Use
130 million kWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 433 tCO2-e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 98.0K tCO2-e (market-based); 98741 tCO2-e (location-based) |
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 | 98.5K tCO2-e |
| 2022 | 396 tCO2-e (Scope 1); 124,085 tCO2-e (Scope 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 95.3% landfill diversion rate.
- Achieved lowest annual emissions intensity ever recorded.
- Reduced sediment load in excess water released to the Hunter River compared to 2016/17 baseline year.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- No more than three reportable environmental incidents in 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce net Scope 1 and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions by at least 50 per cent by 2030 compared to a 2018 baseline year.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health and SafetyLicence to OperateEffective OrganisationOperational DeliveryCoal Chain