- Evolving sustainability standards and reporting requirements
- Fugitive emissions during mining (Scope 1 emissions)
- Reduced demand for coal-fired power and increased costs of emitting greenhouse gases
- Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events
- Managing community concerns related to air quality
Yancoal Australia Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Yancoal Australia Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.1M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.9M tCO2e; Scope 2: 276.6K 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
2.1M tCO2e
2023
Water Usage
44.7K ML
2023
Waste
17.59 metric tonnes
2023
Energy Use
3.6M MWh
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). | 1.9M tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 276.6K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.1M tCO2e |
| 2021 | 2.2M tCO2e |
| 2020 | 2.0M tCO2e |
| 2019 | 1.8M tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Recycled 9,298 ML of water across operations (4% increase from 2022)
- Rehabilitated 1.83 km2 of land (40% ratio of rehabilitation to disturbance)
- Reduced total Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 10% compared to FY22
- 10% reduction in total waste directed to landfill
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeWater stewardshipMine closure and future land useWorkforce sustainabilityCommunity relationsBusiness model evolution