- Changing regulations, including bans, restrictive policies, taxes, and emissions limits
- Litigation against companies and directors on climate grounds
- Stakeholder disengagement and oppositional activism
- Adoption of carbon pricing across jurisdictions
- Divestment movement impacting capital availability and cost
- Rising insurance premiums and potential for assets to become uninsurable
- Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events
- Risk of partner misalignment from divergent approaches to carbon management
Echelon Resources Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Echelon Resources Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 27.3K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 19 tCO2e (office) + 66.5 tCO2e (air travel); Scope 2: 27.3K tCO2e. 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
27.3K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2024
Water Usage
66.35 ML
2024
Waste
372.7 m³
2024
Energy Use
150.48 GJ (head office); 18,375.36 GJ (across assets)
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 19 tCO2e (office) + 66.5 tCO2e (air travel) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 27.3K tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.3K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 5.7K metric tonnes CO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Emissions intensity reduced by 5.29% from 4.54 to 4.3 tCO2e per TJ produced
- 513 trees planted in 2024 (5,627 since 2019), expected to sequester approximately 1,164 tonnes of CO2 over 50 years
- Energy-saving initiatives implemented across operations
- Support for CO2 sequestration efforts through partnerships with research institutions like the Salk Institute
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by 2030 (relative to 2022)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce emissions from the use of sold products by 5% by 2030, and by 10% by 2035 (relative to 2022 baseline)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnergy TransitionCommunity EngagementEmployee WellbeingDiversity & InclusionTransparency and Open Communication