- Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
- Managing water resources in varying climates.
- Maintaining a diverse workforce.
- Cybersecurity threats.
Peabody Energy, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Peabody Energy, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.1M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 5.5M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 607.2K tCO2e/year. 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
6.1M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
27% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
53.7K megaliters/year
2023
Waste
24.4K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
25.2M GJ/year
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). | 5.5M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 607.2K tCO2e/year |
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 | 6.1M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 6.1M tCO2e |
| 2020 | 5.8 million tonnes CO2e |
| 2019 | 7.3 million tonnes CO2e (Scope 1); 815,500 tonnes CO2e (Scope 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 15 percent from 2018 baseline.
- Reclaimed approximately 3,200 acres of land.
- Gained final bond release approval on 2,600 acres.
- Pre-funded all long-term mine closure and reclamation obligations.
- U.S. reclamation efforts exceeded targets by 25 percent.
- Bear Run Mine received the Indiana Excellence in Mining Reclamation Award.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Announce next near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions (2024).
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce annual volumes from U.S. thermal mines by 20-40 million tons by 2035.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Greenhouse Gas EmissionsEnergy UseBiodiversity & Environmental ImpactWasteWater Use & ManagementHuman CapitalDiversity & InclusionHealth & SafetyHuman RightsSupply Chain ManagementCommunity InvolvementRisk ManagementEthicsBoard CompositionCybersecurityWhistleblower ProtectionPolitical Contributions